Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem today announced the termination of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Afghanistan, citing improved conditions in the country and a return to the program’s original intent.
The current TPS designation for Afghanistan is set to expire on May 20, 2025, with the termination becoming effective on July 12, 2025.
Under U.S. law, the Secretary of Homeland Security is required to review conditions in a country designated for TPS at least 60 days before the designation expires. This review, conducted in consultation with appropriate U.S. government agencies, determines if the conditions supporting the designation still exist and whether an extension is warranted.
“This administration is returning TPS to its original temporary intent,” said Secretary Kristi Noem. “We’ve reviewed the conditions in Afghanistan with our interagency partners, and they do not meet the requirements for a TPS designation. Afghanistan has had an improved security situation, and its stabilizing economy no longer prevent them from returning to their home country.”
Secretary Noem further stated that the termination aligns with the national interest, noting that “DHS records indicate that there are recipients who have been under investigation for fraud and threatening our public safety and national security. Reviewing TPS designations is a key part of restoring integrity in our immigration system.”
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The decision to terminate TPS for Afghanistan followed a review of country conditions by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services in consultation with the Department of State. Secretary Noem determined that, overall, there have been notable improvements in the security and economic situation in Afghanistan.
As a result, she concluded that requiring Afghan nationals to return to their home country would not pose a threat to their personal safety due to ongoing armed conflict or extraordinary and temporary conditions.
The Secretary also determined that permitting Afghan nationals to remain temporarily in the United States is contrary to the national interest.
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