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DHS Terminates TPS for Nicaragua: It Was Never Meant to Last 25 Years

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The Department of Homeland Security has terminated Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Nicaragua, effective July 5, 2025. This ends a protected designation that has been in place for 25 years. Nicaraguans currently benefiting from TPS will lose their legal status and work authorization on that date unless they qualify for another immigration program.
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Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem today announced the termination of Temporary Protected Status for Nicaragua, which will expire on July 5, 2025.

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