DHS Terminates Temporary Protected Status For Afghanistan

On May 13, 2025, Secretary of Homeland Security Kristin Noem announced the termination of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Afghanistan. The TPS designation for Afghanistan is set to expire on May 20, 2025, and the termination will take effect July 14, 2025.

What Is TPS – And How Does It Work?

TPS is a form of humanitarian protection the U.S. government provides to nationals of certain countries experiencing ongoing armed conflict, environmental disasters, or other extraordinary and temporary conditions that prevent safe return.

During the TPS period, the beneficiaries:

• are eligible to remain in the United States;
• cannot be removed from the United States;
• are authorized to work, provided they continue to meet TPS requirements;