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Secretary Noem Announces the Termination of Temporary Protected Status for Syria

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USCISSeptember 19, 2025

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DHS Secretary Kristi Noem announced the cancellation of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Syria, ending legal protections for Syrian nationals currently in the United States under this program. Affected individuals will face removal proceedings unless they obtain alternative legal status. This decision impacts thousands of Syrians who have been in the U.S. under TPS.

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Today, Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem announced her decision to cancel the Temporary Protected Status (TPS) designation for Syria.

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