Trump Ends TPS for Somalia, South Sudan, Cameroon as Thousands Face Immigration Uncertainty

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The administration of United States President Donald Trump has officially ended Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for nationals of Somalia, South Sudan, Cameroon and Ethiopia, marking another significant rollback of the humanitarian immigration programme that has allowed eligible foreign nationals to live and work legally in the United States.

According to updated notices published by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) on August 14, Somalia and South Sudan are the latest countries removed from the programme, with their TPS designations ending on August 14, 2026, and August 7, 2026, respectively.

“After reviewing country conditions and consulting with the appropriate U.S. government agencies, former Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem determined that Somalia no longer met the conditions for its designation for Temporary Protected Status,” USCIS stated.

The agency added that South Sudan’s designation was also terminated after a similar assessment.

While TPS beneficiaries are protected from deportation and eligible to obtain work permits and travel authorisation during the designation period, the programme does not provide permanent residency or a direct pathway to U.S. citizenship.

USCIS clarified that the termination of TPS does not automatically result in deportation, noting that some affected individuals may qualify for other immigration protections or hold separate lawful immigration status.

Countries whose TPS designations have been terminated include Haiti, Syria, Yemen, Afghanistan, Cameroon, Nepal, Honduras, Nicaragua, Venezuela, South Sudan, Myanmar and Somalia.

The agency also noted that litigation continues to affect some TPS decisions.

According to USCIS, a federal judge in Massachusetts temporarily blocked the termination of Ethiopia’s TPS designation in January 2026, while court proceedings are also ongoing regarding Honduras, Nepal and Nicaragua.

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