Topic: Temporary Protected Status

Apr 4, 2025

The latest news and analysis on the Trump administration's policies affecting refugees, immigrants, and asylum seekers.

Feb 7, 2025

The dismantling of USAID, the termination of TPS for Venezuelans, and other news about migrants and refugees under the second Trump administration.

Jan 31, 2025

Learn about executive orders and legislation affecting immigration, asylum, and refugee rights in the early days of President Trump's second term.

Jan 21, 2025

TPS, which protects over 1 million from deportation, is under threat from the incoming Trump administration. Learn more.

Sep 22, 2023

HIAS welcomes Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas’ announcement on the extension of Afghanistan for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for 18 months.

Sep 21, 2023

HIAS is applauding the Department of Homeland Security’s announcement of the extension and redesignation of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Venezuelans in the United States.

Mar 16, 2021

At the beginning of this month, the president of Colombia signed an order to help address the biggest refugee crisis in the Western Hemisphere.

Jul 19, 2018

HIAS Statement on Extension of TPS for Somalia Jul 19, 2018 SILVER SPRING, Md. – On July 19, the Trump Administration extended Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for hundreds of Somalis living and working in the United States. TPS is a life-saving program that allows people whose home countries have been impacted by natural disasters or […]

Jul 5, 2018

HIAS Statement on Extension of TPS for Yemen Jul 05, 2018 SILVER SPRING, Md.—On July 5, the Trump Administration announced that it will extend Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for the 1,200 Yemeni currently living in the United States. TPS is a life-saving program that allows foreign nationals to continue living and working in the U.S. […]

May 4, 2018

HIAS Statement on End of TPS for Honduran Nationals May 04, 2018 On May 4, 2018, the Trump Administration ended Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for nearly 60,000 Honduran nationals and their families. TPS is a temporary humanitarian status that allows individuals to continue living and working the U.S. if natural disaster or armed conflict makes […]