Topic: Temporary Protected Status

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.

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 […]

Apr 26, 2018

HIAS Decries End of TPS for Nepali Nationals Apr 26, 2018 SILVER SPRING, Md.—On Thursday, April 26, the Trump Administration announced the termination of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for 9,000 Nepalis living in the U.S. The designation will officially terminate on June 24, 2019. TPS is a temporary humanitarian status that allows individuals to continue […]

Feb 1, 2018

HIAS Statement on TPS Extension for Syria Feb 01, 2018 SILVER SPRING, Md.—On Wednesday, January 31, the Trump Administration decided to extend Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for 6,900 Syrians. TPS is a humanitarian immigration status extended to foreign nationals present in the United States at the time of civil war or natural disasters in their […]

Jan 9, 2018

“These folks have, without a doubt, contributed to the success of the United States.”