Temporary Protected Status:
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
TPS Afghanistan
If you do not have TPS Afghanistan, you can apply now through May 20, 2025. If you are granted temporary protected status, it will be valid through May 20, 2025. Learn if you are eligible and how to apply. Also, find information for those who already have TPS.
Pata Maelezo ZaidiTPS 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.
Pata Maelezo ZaidiTPS Cameroon
TPS Cameroon
If you do not have TPS Cameroon, you can apply now through June 7, 2025. If you are granted temporary protected status, it will be valid through June 7, 2025. Learn if you are eligible and how to apply. Also, find information for those who already have TPS.
Pata Maelezo ZaidiTPS 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.
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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.
Pata Maelezo ZaidiTPS 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.
Pata Maelezo ZaidiTPS Somalia
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.
Pata Maelezo ZaidiTPS South Sudan
TPS South Sudan
If you do not have TPS South Sudan, you can apply now through May 3, 2025. If you are granted temporary protected status, it will be valid through May 3, 2025. Learn if you are eligible and how to apply. Also, find information for those who already have TPS.
Pata Maelezo ZaidiTPS Syria
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.
Pata Maelezo ZaidiTPS Ukraine
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.
Pata Maelezo ZaidiTPS Venezuela
TPS Venezuela
A court order has temporarily brought back Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Venezuela. If you have the 2023 TPS designation, your benefits could currently be available through October 2, 2026. If you have the 2021 TPS designation, your benefits should currently be available through September 10, 2025.
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