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DHS Terminating Temporary Protected Status for Afghanistan

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The Department of Homeland Security has announced the termination of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Afghanistan, effective July 12, 2025. Afghan nationals currently holding TPS designation will lose protection and must depart or seek alternative immigration relief. This change affects thousands of Afghan beneficiaries who have been protected from removal since the Taliban takeover.
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Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem today announced the termination of Temporary Protected Status for Afghanistan. The TPS designation for the country expires on May 20, 2025, and the termination will be effective on July 12, 2025.

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