US employers told to fire foreign workers who are on the way to lose Temporary Protected Status

U.S. employers have been directed by the Department of Homeland Security to fire foreign workers who are losing their Temporary Protected Status (TPS).

The directive comes after the Supreme Court upheld the Trump administration's authority to end the program for Haiti and Syria. This ruling impacts numerous individuals whose work permits are nearing expiration.

For Haitians, work permits expire on July 24. Other affected countries include Ethiopia, Myanmar, Somalia, South Sudan, Syria, and Yemen, with permits lapsing on July 17. These nations collectively have around 20,000 TPS holders. The USCIS had been issuing short extensions, with the latest temporary extension for Haitians and other migrants occurring just hours before their permits were due to expire.

The continuous changes in dates have created significant confusion for businesses. Some companies have already dismissed workers, while others waited for the Supreme Court's ruling, which will not take effect for approximately 30 days. The government's notices to employers cite the Supreme Court decision, indicating that federal courts are expected to align with the ruling.