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ARTICLE · 23 JANUARY 2025

Alert: DHS Extends The Designation Of Ukraine For Temporary Protected Status (TPS) For 18 Months

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On January 10, 2025, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced that it was extending the designation of Ukraine for Temporary Protected Status (TPS)...

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Elise A. Fialkowski
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Background

On January 10, 2025, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced that it was extending the designation of Ukraine for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for 18 months, beginning on April 20, 2025, and ending on October 19, 2026. The Federal Register Notice was published this afternoon.

This decision comes in response to the ongoing conflict in Ukraine following the Russian invasion, which continues to pose significant threats to the safety and stability of the region.

Extension for Current TPS Beneficiaries

Citing "conditions resulting from the expansion of the Russian military invasion into Ukraine," DHS is extending TPS through October 19, 2026. This extension allows more than 100,000 eligible beneficiaries to re-register for TPS. This extension will provide protection to Ukrainian nationals who have been continuously residing in the United States since at least August 16, 2023.

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