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FULL LIST: US ends temporary protection for four African countries

The US has ended Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for nationals of Somalia, South Sudan, Cameroon, and Ethiopia. Find out what this means for beneficiaries Read More: https://punchng.com/full-list-us-ends-temporary-protection-for-four-african-countries/

FULL LIST: US ends temporary protection for four African countries

The United States has ended Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for nationals of Somalia, South Sudan, Cameroon, and Ethiopia, according to the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). This decision comes after a review of conditions in the countries, which were deemed no longer to meet the statutory requirements for TPS.

Somalia and South Sudan's TPS designations officially terminated on August 14, 2026, and August 7, 2026, respectively. The humanitarian program allows eligible individuals to remain and work legally in the U.S. amid unsafe conditions at home. However, TPS does not lead to permanent residency or other immigration statuses. The Trump administration's broader review of TPS designations led to these terminations, with some cases still undergoing litigation.

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