Following its July 24, 2026, update extending the validity period for employment authorization documents (EADs) for holders of Haiti temporary protected status (TPS) by three days to July 27, the U.S. Citizen and Immigration Service (USCIS) has taken no action to further extend EADs.

USCIS has updated and archived the Haiti TPS webpage with a final update stating that the Haiti TPS designation is terminated, effective July 27 (although the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia has yet to issue an order implementing the Supreme Court’s decision). However, as of the morning of July 28, USCIS has not updated I-9 Central or E-Verify to reflect this change.

This creates a gap between USCIS’s public guidance and the operational systems employers rely on for compliance, increasing the risk of inconsistent employer action until those systems are updated.

IMPLICATIONS FOR EMPLOYERS

LeadingAge encourages members with questions about Form I-9 compliance, employment authorization verification, or personnel decisions to consult their human resources professionals and legal counsel before taking action. Discussion points could include, but are not limited to:

• Who are the potentially impacted members of your organization’s staff?
• What is the underlying basis for employment authorization? Some employees may have a different authorization type.
• How does your organization stay in compliance while reverifying employment eligibility through Form I-9 or E-Verify?
• What are our organization’s obligations under federal, state, and local labor law?

We also encourage affected individuals to seek advice from qualified immigration counsel or an accredited legal services provider regarding their specific circumstances. LeadingAge will continue to monitor developments and provide updates as additional information becomes available.

These rapid, piecemeal shifts in Haiti TPS policy,  arriving with little notice and inconsistent implementation, underscore the uncertainty long-term care providers who rely on immigrant workers to deliver essential care must navigate. LeadingAge remains committed to advocating for durable, workable immigration solutions that reflect the vital role these workers play in our field, and with your help, we will continue pressing Congress and the Administration for the stability our members and their staff need. LeadingAge members, staff, residents/care recipients, and their families, can make their voices heard through our Action Alert, writing directly to their members of Congress and senators, and campaigns like Care For Seniors, Care for America.