# US Temporary Protected Status expiration and legislative 대응

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/us-temporary-protected-status-expiration-and-legislative
> Updated: 2026-09-27T00:08:38.000Z. Sources: 7. Developments: 3.

The United States is managing various Temporary Protected Status (TPS) designations as several expire in late 2026.

In response to the upcoming expiration of TPS for Ukrainian refugees on October 19, bipartisan U.S. senators have introduced legislation to extend the status to prevent deportations to an active war zone. As of February 2026, over 101,000 Ukrainians held this status.

Senator Lisa Murkowski has joined colleagues in introducing legislation to extend the TPS designation through July 1, 2029. Additionally, a group of 30 senators, led by Senator Tammy Duckworth, has sent a letter to the Trump Administration calling for an 18-month extension and redesignation. Proponents argue that maintaining TPS is a humanitarian necessity and an economic benefit, noting that Ukrainian TPS holders contribute an estimated $2.6 billion to the U.S. economy annually and provide approximately $716 million in yearly tax revenue.

Simultaneously, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has issued guidance to Venezuelan TPS beneficiaries facing an October 2 expiration. The agency advised these individuals to explore alternative pathways, such as seeking asylum, applying for permanent residency, or requesting changes to non-immigrant status. USCIS clarified that eligibility for these alternatives depends on meeting specific legal requirements and noted that pending applications do not automatically guarantee the retention of TPS benefits or employment authorization.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-27: U.S. Senators urge extension of Temporary Protected Status for Ukrainians

U.S. Senators are pushing for a bipartisan extension of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for approximately 101,000 Ukrainians in the U.S. to protect them from returning to an active war zone.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/us-senators-urge-extension-of-temporary-protected-status-for-ukrainians

### 2026-09-25: USCIS advises Venezuelan TPS beneficiaries on immigration alternatives

USCIS has advised Venezuelan TPS beneficiaries to seek alternative legal immigration options, such as asylum or green cards, ahead of the program's scheduled expiration on October 2.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/uscis-advises-venezuelan-tps-beneficiaries-on-immigration-alternatives

### 2026-09-23: US lawmakers propose extension of TPS for Ukrainian refugees

U.S. lawmakers seek to extend TPS for Ukrainian refugees, while the revocation of TPS for Haitians drives migration toward Canada.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/us-lawmakers-propose-extension-of-tps-for-ukrainian-refugees

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