Venezuelan TPS was not restored November 6: appeals court pauses the order for 14 days

What changed

No. Venezuelan TPS did not come back on November 6, 2026. On November 3, 2026, the Ninth Circuit panel hearing National TPS Alliance v. Mullin (No. 25-5724) withdrew its October 30 order, which had refused to pause the district court's ruling against the termination. Instead, it granted the government a 14-day administrative stay that begins when the Supreme Court's judgment issued on November 6.

An administrative stay is a short pause that gives a court time to decide a request. It is not a ruling on who is right. The order gives no reasons and no end date. Counting 14 days from November 6 brings it to about November 20, 2026, but the court can shorten, extend or replace the pause.

The panel said it will set a fast briefing schedule on the appeal in a separate order. Law-firm reports say the government's request for a longer pause while the appeal goes on is still undecided. The Supreme Court docket (No. 26-48) showed no new action after its October 5 order sending the case back to the Ninth Circuit.

Who is affected

• Venezuelans who held TPS under the 2023 designation. The lawsuit centers on this group.
• Some 2021 designation holders. Reports still differ on whether, and how, they would be covered if the order takes effect. Check with a lawyer.
• Employers of Venezuelan TPS holders. Work permits that expired were not renewed by this order.

What to do now

Key dates

• October 5, 2026: The Supreme Court sends the case back to the Ninth Circuit in light of Mullin v. Doe.
• October 30, 2026: The Ninth Circuit refuses to pause the district court's order.
• November 3, 2026: The Ninth Circuit withdraws that ruling and grants a 14-day administrative stay.
• November 6, 2026: The Supreme Court's judgment issues and the 14-day pause begins.
• About November 20, 2026: The 14 days run out unless the court acts first.

Common questions

Is Venezuelan TPS active right now? No. As of November 9, 2026, the order that would restore it is paused, so the termination remains in effect.

Does the pause extend my work permit? No. Nothing in the order renews or extends a TPS work permit.

What happens after about November 20? The court could let its order take effect, extend the pause, or grant the government a longer stay while the appeal goes on. Check official sources before acting.

What's next

These facts are as of November 9, 2026, and this case is moving quickly. Our TPS guide tracks every country's status, our policy tracker will note the next order, and our earlier article explains the October 30 ruling. If you are worried about enforcement, read know your rights.