USCIS Extends Burma TPS EAD Validity Through August 3, 2026 – Latest Brief Extension Announced

Xavi

Jul 28

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Updated: Jul 28

USCIS extends Burma TPS EAD validity through August 3, 2026 following Supreme Court decision. — USCIS extends Burma TPS EAD validity through August 3, 2026.

WASHINGTON D.C. — July 28, 2026 — The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has once more briefly extended the validity of Employment Authorization Documents (EADs) for individuals with Temporary Protected Status (TPS) from Burma, now valid through August 3, 2026. The previous extension was due to expire today.

This extension follows the U.S. Supreme Court's decision on June 25, 2026, in Mullin v. Doe, which determined that federal courts are legally restricted from reviewing nonconstitutional decisions by the DHS to end a country's TPS designation, enabling the Trump Administration to move forward with its plan to terminate TPS for Haiti and Syria.

Quick Facts: Burma TPS EAD Extension 2026

Feature	Details
New Expiration Date	August 3, 2026
Previous Expiration	July 27, 2026
Affected EADs	Burma TPS EADs with various original expiration dates
Reason	Brief extension as courts implement Supreme Court decision
Legal Basis	Supreme Court decision in Mullin v. Doe (June 25, 2026)
Pending Litigation	Aung DOE et al. v. Noem et al., No. 25-cv-15483 (N.D. Ill.)

Which EADs Are Affected?

USCIS is extending Burma TPS EADs through August 3, 2026 if the EAD has an original expiration date of :

Original Expiration Date

November 25, 2025

May 25, 2024

November 25, 2022

"USCIS continues to briefly extend TPS EADs for Burma following the June 25 U.S. Supreme Court ruling that the Trump Administration could proceed with its plan to terminate TPS for Haiti and Syria." — USCIS

Background: Supreme Court Decision and TPS Litigation

The Supreme Court Decision

On June 25, 2026, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in Mullin v. Doe that:

Federal courts are statutorily barred from reviewing nonconstitutional decisions by DHS to terminate a country's TPS designation
The Court rejected plaintiffs' constitutional argument as a basis for postponing the Haiti TPS termination

Ongoing Litigation

The Supreme Court decision is affecting the outcome of all ongoing TPS litigation, including for Burma in Aung DOE et al. v. Noem et al., No. 25-cv-15483 (N.D. Ill.) .

District Court Order

USCIS is also compelled, for the time being, to comply with a July 21 district court order related to TPS EAD auto-extensions for certain beneficiaries who filed EAD renewal applications before October 30, 2025 .

What This Means for Burma TPS Beneficiaries

Work Authorization Continues

Burma TPS beneficiaries can continue working legally through August 3, 2026
Employers should update their records accordingly

What to Expect

USCIS is expected to continue issuing brief extensions as the litigation process unfolds
Beneficiaries should monitor USCIS announcements regularly
The long-term status of Burma TPS remains uncertain following the Supreme Court decision

Practical Advice for Employers and Employees

For Employers

Action	Why It Matters
Update I-9 records	Verify the new EAD expiration date of August 3, 2026
Monitor USCIS updates	Stay informed about further extensions
Communicate with employees	Ensure Burma TPS employees are aware of the extension
Check USCIS website	Visit uscis.gov for the latest guidance

For Burma TPS Beneficiaries

Action	Why It Matters
Review your EAD	Check if your original expiration date is covered
Monitor USCIS announcements	Stay informed about further extensions
Update your employer	Provide updated work authorization documentation
Explore alternative statuses	Consider other immigration options if eligible