Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Cameroon

TPS for Cameroon has ended

The last day of TPS was August 4, 2025. As of this date:

• People from Cameroon with TPS will no longer have this protection.
• Work permits through TPS will no longer be valid.

The decision to end TPS for Cameroon is being challenged in court. It is not certain if that will lead to any changes.

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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, put in removal proceedings, and deported.

How to prepare

• Cameroon Advocacy Network offers legal help to Cameroonians in the U.S. and has a help line you can call at 949.603.5483. 
• Talk to an immigration lawyer. It is important to seek legal help and learn about your options for staying in the U.S.
• Be careful of immigration scams, including notarios, fake websites, social media messages, and promises to quickly fix your status.
• Be prepared for ICE. Know your rights and how to create a safety plan.
• Stay informed. Learn more about immigration changes under the Trump administration.

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