DHS Terminates Temporary Protected Status for Yemen

Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem announced the termination of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Yemen. The decision takes effect 60 days after the official notice is published in the Federal Register.

The termination ends protections for Yemeni nationals who have been living and working in the United States under TPS, a program that grants temporary immigration status to individuals from countries affected by armed conflict, natural disasters, or other extraordinary conditions.

Yemen was originally designated for TPS in 2015 due to the ongoing civil war and humanitarian crisis. The designation has been extended multiple times, but the current administration determined that conditions no longer warrant continued protection.

Affected individuals will need to adjust their immigration status or face potential removal proceedings after the 60-day transition period. The announcement follows a broader review of TPS designations by the Department of Homeland Security.