Trump ends temporary protection status for four African countries [FULL LIST]

United States President Donald Trump has withdrawn Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for nationals of Cameroon, Ethiopia, Somalia, and South Sudan, according to updated information from the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). The move is part of a broader reduction in the humanitarian immigration program. USCIS explained that this decision means eligible nationals from the four African countries who relied on TPS for lawful residence and employment in the US may lose those protections if they lack another valid immigration status.

TPS is a temporary humanitarian program that allows eligible nationals of designated countries to stay in the US during times of armed conflict, natural disasters, or other extraordinary circumstances that render it unsafe for them to return. However, it does not lead to permanent residency or US citizenship. The decision to terminate the four countries' TPS status came after former Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem evaluated the countries' conditions and consulted with relevant US government agencies. The termination of the TPS for these countries is set to take effect on August 14, 2026.