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Termination of the Designation of Somalia for Temporary Protected Status

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DHS is terminating the Temporary Protected Status (TPS) designation for Somalia, effective March 17, 2026. The Secretary determined that country conditions no longer meet TPS criteria. Somali nationals currently under TPS must begin transition planning to either apply for other immigration benefits or prepare for departure.
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SourceFed. Register
PublishedJanuary 14, 2026

Through this notice, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announces that the Secretary of Homeland Security (Secretary) is terminating the designation of Somalia for Temporary Protected Status. The designation of Somalia is set to expire on March 17, 2026. After reviewing country conditions and consulting with appropriate U.S. Government agencies, the Secretary determined that Somalia no longer continues to meet the conditions for designation for Temporary Protected Status. The Secretary, t

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