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DHS to Terminate Temporary Protected Status for Yemen
Key Point
- The Department of Homeland Security announced the termination of Temporary Protected Status for nationals of Yemen.
Temporary Protected Status for Yemen
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced that it will terminate the Temporary Protected Status (TPS) designation for Yemen. The termination will take effect 60 days after the notice is published in the Federal Register.
Background
Yemen was first designated for TPS on September 3, 2015, due to ongoing armed conflict and conditions that posed a serious threat to the safety of returning nationals. Since the initial designation, DHS has extended or extended and redesignated TPS for Yemen multiple times, most recently in 2024.
According to DHS, the latest review of country conditions—conducted in consultation with other U.S. government agencies—determined that Yemen no longer meets the statutory requirements for TPS designation.
Impact on Current TPS Beneficiaries
Once the termination becomes effective:
- Yemeni nationals with TPS and no other lawful immigration status will have 60 days to depart the United States.
- After the effective date, individuals who no longer hold TPS and do not have another lawful status may be subject to removal under U.S. immigration law.
DHS notes that individuals who depart the U.S. during the wind‑down period should follow standard departure procedures.
Looking Ahead
The termination of Yemen’s TPS will take effect only after DHS publishes the notice in the Federal Register. That notice will include:
- The official effective date
- Departure timelines
- Information on the conclusion of related employment authorization
Envoy Global will monitor the DHS website for official announcements and provide updates once the Federal Register notice is published.
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