Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem announced the termination of
Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Yemen, effective 60 days after
publication in the Federal Register. Yemen was first designated for TPS
on September 3, 2015, due to ongoing armed conflict that posed serious
safety threats to returning nationals. The designation was extended or
redesignated multiple times in 2017, 2018, 2020, 2021, 2023, and 2024.
After reviewing current conditions and consulting with other U.S.
agencies, Secretary Noem determined that Yemen no longer meets the
statutory requirements for TPS and stated that continuing the
designation would be contrary to U.S. national interests. Yemeni
nationals who do not have another lawful basis to remain in the United
States must depart within 60 days of the termination’s effective date.
The Department of Homeland Security is encouraging voluntary departure
through the CBP Home app, which offers incentives including a
complimentary plane ticket, a $2,600 exit bonus, and possible future
immigration opportunities. After the termination takes effect, DHS may
arrest and remove Yemeni nationals without legal status, and those who
are formally removed may face permanent bars to reentry.
For more information, contact Las Vegas Immigration Attorney Darren Heyman.
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