DHS Terminates Temporary Protected Status for Somalia

Key Point  

• The Department of Homeland Security will end Temporary Protected Status for Somali nationals effective March 17, 2026 

TPS Somalia  

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced that Somalia’s Temporary Protected Status (TPS) designation will end on March 17, 2026. Somali nationals currently holding TPS will lose their status and related employment authorization on that date unless they obtain another form of lawful immigration status. DHS states that conditions in Somalia no longer meet the statutory requirements for TPS designation.

USCIS and DHS public statements confirm: 

• TPS for Somalia will end on March 17, 2026
• Approximately 2,500 Somali TPS beneficiaries are expected to be affected
• Somali TPS holders will be required to depart the U.S. by the termination date unless they secure another lawful status

Impact of the TPS Final Rule for Somali Nationals

• Somali nationals currently holding TPS 
• Individuals with pending TPS applications 
• Employers with Somali TPS employees who rely on TPS‑based work authorization 

Once TPS ends: 

• Employment Authorization Documents (EADs) issued under TPS will no longer be valid 
• Individuals must obtain another immigration status to remain in the U.S. lawfully

Next Steps

A formal notice has been published in the Federal Register, and DHS has indicated that additional operational guidance will follow.

Envoy Global will continue monitoring updates from DHS and USCIS and will provide further information as it becomes available.

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