Determining Work Authorization for Employees on TPS and Humanitarian Parole
The Trump administration has enacted significant policy changes impacting individuals authorized to work under various immigration programs, including Temporary Protected Status (TPS),* humanitarian parole,** and the CHNV*** programs. The chart below is intended to assist employers in determining the work authorization status of employees who have presented an Employment Authorization Document (EAD) issued by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) under one of these programs. Note : Several federal lawsuits are currently pending across the United States, challenging the government’s decision to terminate these programs. As a result, the information provided here is subject to change based on the outcomes of these legal proceedings. This information is current as of July 10, 2025. *Temporary Protected Status (TPS) TPS is a humanitarian protection program that shields individuals from deportation to countries experiencing armed conflict, environmental disasters, or other extraordinar...