Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Nepal

Updated August 4, 2025
Temporary protected status for Nepal was set to end on August 5, 2025. A new court decision is now keeping TPS Nepal in place until at least November. You can no longer apply for or renew TPS Nepal. Learn what this means and how to prepare.
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Changes to TPS Nepal

Temporary Protected Status (TPS) allows people from certain countries to stay and work in the U.S. if it is not safe for them to return home due to war, disasters, or other emergencies.

TPS for Nepal has been contested in the courts:

  • June 6, 2025: The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced its decision to end TPS for Nepal on August 5, 2025.
  • July 31, 2025: A judge blocked the termination of the TPS designation. This decision temporarily stops TPS from ending to allow more time for the court to review the case. TPS for Nepal will now continue at least until a hearing in November.
  • November 18, 2025: A court hearing will take place to decide whether TPS protections will be extended or allowed to end. TPS protections could still end after this hearing.

Work permit

If your TPS work permit (EAD) was set to expire on June 24, 2025, it is now automatically extended through November 18, 2025. You can keep using it as proof that you are allowed to work until that date.

What happens when TPS expires?

If you do not have another legal immigration status besides TPS, you will become undocumented and lose your work authorization. If you stay without legal status, you will risk being detained and deported.

How to prepare

  • Adhikaar offers legal help to Nepalese immigrants in the U.S.
  • Talk to an immigration lawyer. It is important to seek legal help and learn about your options for staying in the U.S.
  • Apply for another immigration status if you qualify. Review if you are eligible for asylum, lawful permanent status (Green Card), or other U.S. visas.
  • Be prepared for ICE. Know what to do if you are undocumented and agents come to your home or work. Know your rights and how to create a safety plan.
  • Stay informed. Learn more about immigration changes under the new administration.
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