On Friday, July 19, 2024, the Department of Homeland Security announced that they were extending the designation of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for the country of Somalia for 18 months, beginning on September 18, 2024 and ending on March 17, 2026! Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas stated, “Armed conflict and widespread insecurity have harmed and displaced civilians in Somalia for years, exacerbated today by the ravages of famine, disease, and extreme weather,”.
For further details please review the DHS Press Release, “Secretary Mayorkas Extends and Redesignates Somalia for Temporary Protected Status for 18 Months“.
Background:
The Secretary of Homeland Security may designate a foreign country for TPS due to conditions in the country that temporarily prevent the country’s nationals from returning safely, or in certain circumstances, where the country is unable to handle the return of its nationals adequately. USCIS may grant TPS to eligible nationals of certain countries (or parts of countries), who are already in the United States. Eligible individuals without nationality who last resided in the designated country may also be granted TPS.
Source of Information:
DHS (DHS.gov), 7/19/24, Press Release:
Secretary Mayorkas Extends and Redesignates Somalia for Temporary Protected Status for 18 Months
USCIS (USCIS.gov), 7/19/24, News Release:
Secretary Mayorkas Extends and Redesignates Somalia for Temporary Protected Status for 18 Months
USCIS (USCIS.gov), 7/22/24, Web Page:
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