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 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 moreTPS 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 moreTPS Ethiopia
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 moreTPS Haiti
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 moreTPS Venezuela
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 If you have the 2023 designation, your TPS and work permit are no longer valid.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.
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