The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has officially announced the termination of Yemen's Temporary Protected Status (TPS) designation, following a thorough review of conditions in the country and consultations with various government agencies.
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem determined that Yemen no longer meets the conditions for TPS designation and announced her decision to cancel TPS for Yemen on February 13, 2026.
Yemen's designation for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) will end on March 4, 2026, 60 days after the publication of the notice in the Federal Register. Foreign nationals can use the CBP Home app to report their voluntary departure from the United States when their status ends.
What is TPS and why does it exist?
Temporary Protected Status (TPS) is a humanitarian program created by the United States Congress in 1990 that allows citizens of certain countries affected by armed conflict, extreme natural disasters, or other dangerous situations to live and work legally in the U.S. temporarily without being deported./p>
While a country is designated for TPS, its nationals can avoid deportation, obtain employment authorization, and in many cases, apply for travel documents.
Reasons behind the decision
The termination is based on two main pillars analyzed by the US government:
1. Improvement in armed conflict conditions: The DHS concluded that the situation in Yemen no longer represents a continuing armed conflict that poses a serious threat to the personal safety of returning nationals. Although sporadic incidents persist, there has been a significant reduction in violence since the UN-mediated ceasefire in April 2022, which has maintained relative stability on the battlefronts.
2. United States National Interest: The Secretary determined that allowing Yemeni nationals to remain in the country under TPS is contrary to the national interest. Factors cited include:
