Temporary Protected Status (TPS) is a humanitarian immigration program, created by Congress in 1990, that allows nationals from countries experiencing armed conflict, environmental disasters, epidemics, or other crises to stay and work legally in the U.S. during a designated period.
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As of mid‑2025, approximately 1 million TPS holders live in the U.S. Major countries currently designated include:
Studies show high workforce participation among TPS holders, 87% of Salvadorans and 81% of Hondurans, contribute to the labor force, benefiting U.S. industries.
On July 7, 2025, the U.S. government announced the end of TPS for Honduras and Nicaragua, effective July 5, 2025, with a 60-day wind-down period. Work permits (EADs) will remain valid through early September 2025 but must be reverified as of Sept 9, 2025.
TPS for Haitians is ending on September 2, 2025. A federal ruling temporarily maintains status through that date.
TPS protections for Venezuela and others remain valid longer. Venezuelans are authorized through October 2, 2026 (pending litigation).
Many warehousing, manufacturing, logistics, food service, and facility sectors rely heavily on TPS-authorized employees. Without advance planning, companies could face:
When TPS-designated EADs expire and TPS ends, typically after a 60-day transition, recipients with no other status must stop working. This can cause sudden labor shortages, especially in sectors relying on TPS-holders.
All employees must be reverified for Form I‑9 once TPS expires. Employers must E‑Verify new hires, keep records updated, and avoid fines for noncompliance E-Verify.
Replacing suddenly unavailable staff creates hidden costs — recruitment, training, productivity losses, and potential disruptions.
Eclipse Advantage is built to respond quickly and effectively to workforce disruptions, including those caused by TPS expirations. Our fully vetted workforce is ready for rapid deployment nationwide, with support teams available within 48 hours to help you maintain productivity. We reinforce long-term stability through community-based hiring programs that reduce turnover and strengthen local engagement.
To protect your business from compliance risk, we manage all I-9 and E-Verify requirements, ensuring every worker is properly documented and work-authorized. And through tailored contingency planning, we assess your labor force by location, timeline, and risk level so you’re never caught off guard.
Temporary Protected Status, once intended as a temporary fix, supports the stability of many industries. With TPS set to expire for key countries by fall 2025, now is the time to implement proactive workforce strategies. Eclipse Advantage offers speed, compliance, and local integration to fill the gap.
Reach out today to secure your workforce.