Immigrants Act Now Appeals for Extensions of Temporary Protected Status for Syrians

Immigrants Act Now expresses deep concern over the Department of Homeland Security’s recent decision to end Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Syrians, with protections set to expire on November 21, 2025. This decision means thousands of Syrians who have built their lives in the United States will face an impossible choice: depart voluntarily or attempt to secure an alternative immigration pathway within a short window of time. For many, that is neither feasible nor humane.

Voices of the Community
In recent weeks, Immigrants Act Now has heard directly from Syrian TPS holders across the country who are filled with uncertainty about their future. Families with U.S.-born children fear separation, students and healthcare workers worry about losing the opportunity to complete their education or continue serving their communities. Many simply ask how they can make life-changing decisions in just 60 days.

Supporting Syrians During This Time
Immigrants Act Now is working tirelessly to ensure Syrians on TPS are not navigating this crisis alone. We are:

• Providing free legal consultations with qualified immigration attorneys to help families understand their options.

• Sharing bilingual resource guides to clarify what this policy means and what steps individuals can take.

• Hosting community briefings to answer urgent questions in real time.

• Coordinating with advocacy partners to call for an extension of TPS for Syrians that reflects America’s humanitarian values and commitment to justice.

Extending TPS for Syria is an Urgent Matter
Despite ongoing recovery efforts, conditions in Syria remain unsafe for return:

• Essential infrastructure collapse: millions continue to live without stable access to electricity, clean water, and healthcare.

• Humanitarian crisis: massive internal displacement and lack of safe housing make voluntary return impossible in the foreseeable future.

• The U.S. government has reaffirmed, through multiple Executive Orders —
  13894, 14142, and 14312 — the Continuation of the National Emergency with Respect to the Situation in and in Relation to Syria.

• These Executive Orders confirm that Syria continues to pose an “unusual and extraordinary threat” to the national security and foreign policy of the United States.

• The ongoing national emergency recognizes:

  • Persistent armed conflict and instability, including threats from ISIS and other armed groups;

  • Widespread human rights violations and war crimes committed by actors associated with the former Syrian regime; and

  • The proliferation of narcotics trafficking networks that further destabilize the region.

Given these conditions, terminating TPS for Syrians contradicts the U.S. government’s own assessment that Syria remains unsafe and unstable, and would risk exposing thousands of Syrians in the United States to danger if forced to return.

Our Appeal
We urge the U.S. administration to appeal the grace period for Syrians on TPS of 60 days and extend it beyond Nov 21,2025 to provide a pathway that upholds America’s values of compassion and protection. Such an extension would allow Syrians to remain safe, give families time to make informed decisions, and ensure that no one is forced into premature and unsafe return.

Immigrants Act Now will continue to stand with Syrian TPS holders, amplifying their voices and providing trusted information and resources during this critical time.