TPS offers protection to people in the USA who cannot safely go back to their homeland due to conflict, natural disasters or other extraordinary and temporary conditions.

Deferred Enforced Departure (DED) is granted through the President’s power in foreign relations. Under DED, individuals are protected from deportation and can request work authorization.

TPS and DED updates and resources

Temporary Protected Status (TPS) and Deferred Enforced Departure (DED) offer protection to people in the USA who cannot safely go back to their home country. This can be because of conflict or natural disasters. TPS and DED are temporary forms of immigration status. They do not give you any permanent immigration status. Learn about your options with information for each country.

TPS Afghanistan is set to end on July 14, 2025. New applications will be accepted through May 20, 2025, but are not likely to be processed. If you have TPS, you will currently have benefits through July 14, 2025. Learn more

TPS Burma (Myanmar)

TPS Burma (Myanmar)

If you do not have TPS Burma (Myanmar), you can apply now through November 25, 2025. If you are granted temporary protected status, it will be valid through November 25, 2025. Learn if you are eligible and how to apply. Also, find information for those who already have TPS. Learn more

TPS Cameroon

Temporary protected status for Cameroon is set to end on August 4, 2025. You can no longer apply for or renew TPS Cameroon. Learn what this means and how to prepare. Learn more

TPS El Salvador

TPS El Salvador

You can no longer apply or re-register for TPS El Salvador. If you have already re-registered, your temporary protected status will be valid through September 9, 2026. Find information for those who already have TPS and get work and travel permit information. Learn more

TPS Ethiopia

If you do not have TPS Ethiopia, you can apply now through December 12, 2025. If you are granted temporary protected status, it will be valid through December 12, 2025. Learn if you are eligible and how to apply. Also, find information for those who already have TPS. Learn more

TPS Haiti

The 2024 extension and redesignation for TPS Haiti now ends sooner. The new expiration date is August 3, 2025, instead of February 3, 2026. If you do not have TPS Haiti, you can apply now through August 3, 2025. Learn if you are eligible and how to apply. Also, find information for those who already have TPS. Learn more

TPS Honduras

You can now re-register for TPS Honduras through July 5, 2025. If you re-register, your temporary protected status will extend to July 5, 2025. Learn about the process and get work permit information. Learn more

DED Hong Kong

DED Hong Kong has been extended for 24 months. It is now effective through February 5, 2027. You do not need to apply for DED Hong Kong to receive its benefits. Learn more

DED Lebanon

DED Lebanon is effective through January 25, 2026. You do not need to apply for DED Lebanon to receive benefits. Learn if you are eligible and get work and travel permit information. Learn more

TPS Lebanon

You can now apply for TPS Lebanon through May 27, 2026. If you are granted temporary protected status, it will be valid through May 27, 2026. Learn if you are eligible and how to apply. Learn more

DED Liberia

DED Liberia is effective through June 30, 2026. You do not need to apply for DED Liberia to receive benefits. Learn more

TPS Nepal

Temporary protected status for Nepal is set to end on August 5, 2025. You can no longer apply for or renew TPS Nepal. Learn what this means and how to prepare. Learn more

TPS Nicaragua

You can now re-register for TPS Nicaragua through July 5, 2025. If you re-register, your temporary protected status will extend to July 5, 2025. Learn about the process and get work permit information. Learn more

DED Palestine

DED Palestine is effective through August 13, 2025. You do not need to apply for DED Palestine to receive benefits. Learn if you are eligible and get work and travel permit information. Learn more

TPS Somalia

If you do not have TPS Somalia, you can apply now through March 17, 2026. If you are granted temporary protected status, it will be valid through March 17, 2026. Learn if you are eligible and how to apply. Also, find information for those who already have TPS. Learn more

TPS South Sudan

TPS South Sudan

TPS for South Sudan has been extended through November 3, 2025. Find information for those who already have TPS and get work and travel permit information. Know what to do when TPS ends. Learn more

TPS Sudan

If you do not have TPS Sudan, you can apply now through April 19, 2025. If you are granted temporary protected status, it will be valid through October 19, 2026. Learn if you are eligible and how to apply. Also, find information for those who already have TPS. Learn more

TPS Syria

If you do not have TPS Syria, you can apply now through September 30, 2025. If you are granted temporary protected status, it will be valid through September 30, 2025. Learn if you are eligible and how to apply. Also, find information for those who already have TPS. Learn more

TPS Ukraine

If you do not have TPS Ukraine, you can apply now through April 19, 2025. If you are granted temporary protected status, it will be valid through October 19, 2026. Learn if you are eligible and how to apply. Also, find information for those who already have TPS. Learn more

TPS Venezuela

The Supreme Court allowed DHS to end the 2023 TPS Venezuela extension, even though other legal cases are still ongoing. If you have the 2023 designation, your TPS and work permit are no longer valid. The 2021 TPS designation is still active. If you have the 2021 designation, your benefits should last through September 10, 2025. Learn more

TPS Yemen

If you do not have TPS Yemen, you can apply now through March 3, 2026. If you are granted temporary protected status, it will be valid through March 3, 2026. Learn if you are eligible and how to apply. Also, find information for those who already have TPS. Learn more