In the latest flash-point over humanitarian protections, the Trump administration on February 26 filed an emergency application asking the U.S. Supreme Court to let it terminate Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for roughly 6,100 Syrians. A federal judge in New York blocked the move last month, finding the government had not fully considered conditions in war-torn Syria; an appeals court left that injunction in place.
Solicitor General Steven Engel argues the high court should follow its own February ruling in a parallel Venezuelan TPS case and allow DHS to proceed while litigation continues. Advocates for Syrian TPS holders say the administration’s real goal is to pressure Congress to accept its broader immigration agenda, noting that many beneficiaries have lived and worked legally in the U.S. for more than a decade.
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Amid this legal uncertainty, VisaHQ can assist both Syrian nationals and their U.S. employers in exploring alternative immigration pathways—whether that means initiating employment-based visa petitions, arranging consular processing abroad, or planning compliant travel for employees suddenly without status. Their online platform (https://www.visahq.com/united-states/) offers step-by-step guidance, document checklists, and live support that can reduce processing errors and give companies a clearer picture of timelines and costs.
For employers – especially healthcare systems, IT consultancies and food-processing plants with significant numbers of Syrian workers – the stakes are immediate. Loss of TPS means loss of work authorization and exposure to removal. HR teams are dusting off contingency plans first drafted for the 2025 Venezuelan fight, including rapid green-card sponsorship and relocation to Canada or Mexico for professional staff.
The Supreme Court could act within days. If the injunction is lifted, DHS has indicated it would give only a 60-day grace period before work permits expire. Business-immigration counsel are urging companies to identify impacted employees now, verify I-9 reverification dates, and prepare internal communications to avoid discrimination claims.
Solicitor General Steven Engel argues the high court should follow its own February ruling in a parallel Venezuelan TPS case and allow DHS to proceed while litigation continues. Advocates for Syrian TPS holders say the administration’s real goal is to pressure Congress to accept its broader immigration agenda, noting that many beneficiaries have lived and worked legally in the U.S. for more than a decade.
Amid this legal uncertainty, VisaHQ can assist both Syrian nationals and their U.S. employers in exploring alternative immigration pathways—whether that means initiating employment-based visa petitions, arranging consular processing abroad, or planning compliant travel for employees suddenly without status. Their online platform (https://www.visahq.com/united-states/) offers step-by-step guidance, document checklists, and live support that can reduce processing errors and give companies a clearer picture of timelines and costs.
For employers – especially healthcare systems, IT consultancies and food-processing plants with significant numbers of Syrian workers – the stakes are immediate. Loss of TPS means loss of work authorization and exposure to removal. HR teams are dusting off contingency plans first drafted for the 2025 Venezuelan fight, including rapid green-card sponsorship and relocation to Canada or Mexico for professional staff.
The Supreme Court could act within days. If the injunction is lifted, DHS has indicated it would give only a 60-day grace period before work permits expire. Business-immigration counsel are urging companies to identify impacted employees now, verify I-9 reverification dates, and prepare internal communications to avoid discrimination claims.
