U.S. to End Temporary Protected Status for Afghans and Cameroonians
Kathmandu, April 13: The Temporary Protected Status (TPS) granted to thousands of Afghan and Cameroonian nationals living in the United States is set to expire soon, according to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS).
Homeland Security Secretary Christy Noem has decided not to renew TPS for these groups, citing a reassessment of conditions in Afghanistan and Cameroon, according to DHS Assistant Secretary Tracia McLaughlin.
The announcement affects around 14,600 Afghans, whose TPS is set to expire in May, and approximately 7,900 Cameroonians, whose status will end in June.
TPS is a temporary immigration status granted to nationals from countries experiencing armed conflict, environmental disasters, or other extraordinary conditions that make return unsafe. It offers deportation protection and eligibility for work permits, usually for an 18-month term, subject to renewal.
The DHS decision has sparked concern among immigration advocates and affected communities as thousands now face uncertainty about their future in the U.S.
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