Refugee & Immigrant Services
Temporary Protected Status Webinar and FAQs
On June 25, 2026, the United States Supreme Court issued a ruling that allows for the Temporary Protection Status (TPS) program to be revoked. The program has provided Haitians and Syrian immigrants protections to live and work legally in the United States on humanitarian grounds.
These will be updated as more information becomes available.
TPS Informational Webinar
On Monday, June 29, Catholic Charities Boston will host informational webinars regarding the termination of TPS for Haiti and Syria. Our senior immigration attorneys will discuss provide accurate, up-to-date information and have the chance to sign up for a legal consultation with an immigration attorney or fully accredited representative.
No registration is required. The webinars are at 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., will be presented in English and Haitian Creole, and can be accessed here: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83063057003?pwd=IMa61wx2Msu1JsAd87KrWzLLWfodVC.1
Additional Resources
You can also visit the Massachusetts Office of the Attorney General’s Resources for Immigrants in Massachusetts website, which includes multilingual resources such as Emergency Planning Guide for Families, Know Your Rights guidance on ICE Enforcement, information on immigrant students’ right to attend school, and employer guidance.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Supreme Court’s ruling allows the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to terminate Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haiti and Syria. As of June 25, 2026, the Department of Homeland Security and US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has not yet officially announced a final termination date for TPS for Haiti or Syria. However, the Supreme Court ruling allows the government to terminate TPS and work authorization based on TPS. This means that the Department of Homeland Security and USCIS could make this change at any time.
Because TPS can now be terminated, it is important to talk to an immigration attorney to see what other immigration options exist in your case. Some options may have specific deadlines that may be impacted by the termination of TPS, so it is important to talk to a licensed attorney as quickly as possible.
Having a family preparedness plan ensures that you have a plan in place for your children in case you are detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The Caregiver Authorization Affidavit is a document in the state of Massachusetts that allows an authorized caregiver, chosen by the parent(s), to make medical and education decisions on behalf of the children in their absence. This affidavit is not a legal custody document. https://www.mass.gov/info-details/instructions-for-the-massachusetts-caregiver-authorization-affidavit
If you do not have another lawful basis to remain in the United States, ICE may have the authority to detain you. If you have a pending application for another form of immigration relief (such as a pending application for asylum), ICE may still have authority to detain you while your case is processing, but you will have more protection. Additionally, you may still be able to ask an immigration judge to be released on bond.
As of June 25, 2026, the Department of Homeland Security and US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) have not yet officially announced a final termination date for TPS for Haiti or Syria. Additionally, as of June 25, 2026, USCIS still shows that work authorization for TPS has been extended. However, the Supreme Court ruling allows the government to terminate TPS and work authorization based on TPS. This means that the Department of Homeland Security and USCIS could make this change at any time.
For updates, please check here:
https://www.uscis.gov/humanitarian/temporary-protected-status/temporary-protected-status-designated-country-haiti
As of June 25, 2026, DHS and USCIS have not yet officially announced a final termination date for TPS for Haiti or Syria. However, the Supreme Court ruling allows the government to terminate TPS. This means that DHS and USCIS could make this change at any time.
For updates, please check here:
https://www.uscis.gov/humanitarian/temporary-protected-status/temporary-protected-status-designated-country-haiti
Individuals with pending asylum applications are authorized to remain in the US while their applications are pending. However, this does not preclude ICE from detaining individuals with pending asylum applications for the duration of the process, or DHS from placing individuals with pending asylum applications into removal proceedings. If you are detained by ICE, you may still be able to ask an immigration judge to be released on bond.
If you have an employment authorization document (EAD) based on another immigration benefit or pending application (such as an EAD based on pending asylum), you may continue to use this employment authorization document. The Supreme Court decision does not affect other types of employment authorization aside from TPS.
If you do not have any other lawful status aside from TPS, you may be at a higher risk of detention. Applicants for asylum can be detained while their applications remain pending. If you are detained by ICE, you may still be able to ask an immigration judge to be released on bond.
Each country with TPS has different designation dates and are separately terminated, extended, or redesignated. The recent Supreme Court ruling allows the government to terminate TPS programs. You can find more information about your country’s designation for TPS on the USCIS website.
https://www.uscis.gov/humanitarian/temporary-protected-status
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