Updates to the Temporary Protected Status (TPS) extension for qualifying people from El Salvador, Honduras, Nepal, and Nicaragua were announced by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The extension was announced previously, but more details are available.
To maintain TPS status for the extension, individuals from these countries need to register again. TPS related documents that are currently valid for beneficiaries will remain valid until June 30, 2024, as ordered by the court. The new notices do not change this extension. Only individuals who were granted TPS under the previous designations of El Salvador, Honduras, Nepal, and Nicaragua can register again.
People who arrived in the United States after specific dates for continuous residence are not eligible for TPS.
- Individuals from El Salvador must be prior to Feb. 13, 2001,
- Individuals from Honduras must be prior to Dec. 30, 1998,
- Individuals from Nepal must be prior to June 24, 2015, and
- Individuals from Nicaragua must be prior to and Dec. 30, 1998.
Below are more details by country.
El Salvador
TPS designation for El Salvador is extended for 18 months, starting from Sept. 10, 2023, until March 9, 2025. This designation has been extended every 6 months from March 9, 2018, as outlined in INA § 244(b)(3)(C). Approximately 239,000 current TPS beneficiaries can register again from July 12, 2023, to Sept. 10, 2023, to maintain their TPS status until March 9, 2025.
Honduras
TPS designation for Honduras is extended for 18 months, from Jan. 6, 2024, to July 5, 2025. Similar to El Salvador, Honduras’ TPS designation has been extended every 6 months since July 5, 2018, according to INA § 244(b)(3)(C). Approximately 76,000 existing TPS beneficiaries can register again from Nov. 6, 2023, to Jan. 5, 2024, to maintain their TPS status until July 5, 2025.
Nepal
TPS designation for Nepal is extended for 18 months, from Dec. 25, 2023, to June 24, 2025. This designation has been extended every 6 months since June 24, 2018, according to INA § 244(b)(3)(C). Around 14,500 existing TPS beneficiaries can register again from Oct. 24, 2023, to Dec. 23, 2023, to maintain their TPS status until June 24, 2025.
Nicaragua
TPS designation for Nicaragua is extended for 18 months, from Jan. 6, 2024, to July 5, 2025. This designation has been automatically extended in 6-month increments since Jan. 5, 2018, as specified under INA § 244(b)(3)(C). Around 4,000 current TPS beneficiaries can register again from Nov. 6, 2023, to Jan. 5, 2024, to maintain their TPS status until July 5, 2025.
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