Workforce News 2026July31

USCIS Confirms Termination of TPS for Haiti — EADs No Longer Valid, Immediate Reverification Required

Following Monday’s update to the Haiti TPS page USCIS has issued additional guidance confirming that Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haiti is terminated, effective July 27, 2026 and further informing employers that all associated Employment Authorization Documents are no longer valid:

“Forms I-766, Employment Authorization Document, (EADs) with category A12 or C19 issued to TPS Haiti beneficiaries are no longer valid. Employers completing Form I-9 must reverify TPS Haiti beneficiaries who presented these EADs and cannot continue to employ a person who does not provide proof of current employment authorization.”(emphasis in original)

What this means for employers:

Forms I-766 (EADs) with category A12 or C19 issued to TPS Haiti beneficiaries are no longer valid, effective immediately.
Employers must reverify any employee who presented an EAD bearing one of these codes for Form I-9 purposes.
Employers cannot continue to employ anyone who does not provide proof of current employment authorization.

Recommended next steps: If you have not done so already immediately identify any employees with TPS Haiti–based A12/C19 EADs on file and begin reverification, documenting all actions taken.

You may wish to direct affected employees to immigration counsel to explore other pathways (pending adjustment of status, other EAD categories, family-based petitions, etc.), but employees unable to present alternative valid work authorization at this time cannot continue in active employment status.

We know this is a difficult time for our employees and our communities, and LeadingAge will continue monitoring related litigation and agency action and will issue further guidance as warranted.

Resources for Residents Who Want to Advocate for Their Caregivers

As immigration policy continues to shift—including recent developments affecting Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haiti and other countries—LeadingAge has heard from a growing number of member communities whose residents are asking how they can advocate for the caregivers they value and rely upon every day. Many residents have expressed concern about the uncertainty facing foreign-born members of the aging services workforce and are looking for constructive ways to make their voices heard. We encourage members to use LeadingAge's resident advocacy materials, which were developed to help residents share their experiences and support policies that promote workforce stability. The toolkit includes background information, sample messages, advocacy tips, and other resources residents can use to communicate with their elected officials about the importance of maintaining a stable caregiving workforce. Members may also wish to direct interested residents to the Care for Seniors, Care for America campaign, a coalition effort focused on elevating the voices of older adults, caregivers, providers, and families in support of policies that strengthen the care workforce. LeadingAge is a participant in this effort, which highlights the connection between workforce stability and access to quality care for older adults. At a time when many residents are asking how they can help, these resources provide practical ways to engage and ensure that policymakers hear directly from the people most affected by workforce challenges in aging services.