Immigration
Temporary Protected Status (TPS): Updated 2026 Designations, Deadlines and Termination Risks
The United States’ Temporary Protected Status (TPS) program remains one of the most significant humanitarian protections for foreign nationals living in the country. As of 2026, multiple countries face approaching deadlines, termination decisions, or court-paused expirations that could affect hundreds of thousands of individuals.
Below is a detailed breakdown of currently designated countries, required arrival dates, expiration timelines, and the estimated number of TPS holders and eligible individuals.
| Designated Country | Required Arrival Date | Secretary’s Decision Due | Expiration / Status | TPS Holders | TPS Eligible |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Venezuela (2023) | 07/31/2023 | 02/01/2025 | Termination effective May 19, 2025* | 352,190 | 472,000 |
| Afghanistan | 09/20/2023 | 03/21/2025 | Termination effective July 22, 2025 | 11,700 | 17,700 |
| Cameroon | 10/05/2023 | 04/08/2025 | Termination effective Aug. 5, 2025 | 5,200 | 10,000 |
| Nepal | 06/24/2015 | 04/25/2025 | Aug. 20, 2025 (termination paused per court order) | 12,700 | ~14,500 |
| Honduras | 12/30/1998 | 05/06/2025 | Sept. 8, 2025 (termination paused per court order) | 72,000 | ~76,000 |
| Nicaragua | 12/30/1998 | 05/06/2025 | Sept. 8, 2025 (termination paused per court order) | 4,000 | ~4,000 |
| Venezuela (2021) | 03/08/2021 | 07/12/2025 | Termination effective Nov. 7, 2025* | 252,825 | 323,000 |
| Syria | 01/25/2024 | 08/01/2025 | Sept. 30, 2025 (termination paused per court order) | 6,132 | 8,200 |
| South Sudan | 09/02/2023 | 09/03/2025 | Jan. 6, 2026 (termination paused per court order) | 210 | ~280 |
| Burma | 03/21/2024 | 09/26/2025 | Nov. 25, 2025 (termination paused per court order) | 3,670 | 7,300 |
| Ethiopia | 04/11/2024 | 10/13/2025 | Termination effective Feb. 13, 2026 | 5,001 | 12,800 |
| Haiti | 06/03/2025 | 06/04/2025 | Feb. 3, 2026 (termination paused per court order) | 348,187 | 474,000 |
| Yemen | 07/02/2024 | 01/02/2026 | March 3, 2026 | 1,380 | 4,000 |
| Somalia | 07/12/2024 | 01/16/2026 | Termination effective March 17, 2026 | 705 | 4,900 |
| El Salvador | 03/09/2001 | 07/11/2026 | Sept. 9, 2026 | 170,125 | 232,000 |
| Sudan | 03/01/2022 | 08/20/2026 | Oct. 19, 2026 | 1,790 | 3,950 |
| Ukraine | 04/11/2022 | 08/20/2026 | Oct. 19, 2026 | 101,150 | 103,700 |
*Some entries indicate “termination effective” dates; others are paused due to court orders. Figures are approximate where noted (~).
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Several TPS designations are scheduled to expire in 2025 and 2026, while others have already received termination notices though some are currently paused due to federal court orders.
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