Homeland Security Terminates Somalia’s Temporary Protected Status Designation

 The Secretary of Homeland Security announced the termination of Somalia’s Temporary Protected Status (TPS), effective March 17, 2026. The Department concluded, after the required interagency review, that conditions in Somalia have improved and no longer meet the statutory requirements for TPS. The Secretary also stated that continuing TPS for Somali nationals is no longer consistent with U.S. national interests. Somalia’s current TPS designation will therefore expire on March 17, 2026, with no extension. Somali nationals who hold TPS but lack another lawful immigration status will be required to depart the United States by the effective date. DHS encourages affected individuals to use U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s CBP Home mobile app to self-report their departure. The program offers a structured departure process that includes a complimentary plane ticket, a $1,000 exit incentive, and the possibility of future lawful immigration opportunities.

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