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Fact Sheet: Temporary Protected Status El Salvador, Honduras, Nepal, and Nicaragua
Posted on Sep 12 2023
This ILCM fact sheet was updated on and is current as of September 8, 2023. It is not legal advice.
UPDATE: On September 8, 2023, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) extended the reregistration period for El Salvador, Honduras, Nepal, and Nicaragua. A new FRN for this re-registration extension will be published soon.
On June 21, 2023, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) published Federal Register notices (FRNs) announcing the rescission of the 2017 and 2018 terminations of the Temporary Protected Status (TPS) designations of El Salvador, Honduras, Nepal, and Nicaragua effective June 9, 2023, and the extension of those countries’ TPS designations. All TPS holders from these countries are required to re-register during their country’s re-registration period.
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Country |
Status of TPS |
Current End Date |
Re-Registration Period |
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El Salvador |
Extended by DHS on June 21, 2023 |
March 9, 2025 Also, as long as the preliminary injunction in Ramos remains in effect. |
July 12, 2023 – March 9, 2025 |
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Honduras |
Extended by DHS on June 21, 2023 |
July 5, 2025 Also, as long as the preliminary injunction in Ramos and the existing stay of proceedings order in Bhattarai v. Nielsen remain in effect. |
November 6, 2023 – July 5, 2025 |
|
Nepal |
Extended by DHS on June 21, 2023 |
June 24, 2025 Also, as long as the preliminary injunction in Ramos and the existing stay of proceedings order in Bhattarai v. Nielsen remain in effect. |
October 24, 2023 – June 24, 2025 |
|
Nicaragua |
Extended by DHS on June 21, 2023 |
July 5, 2025 Also, as long as the preliminary injunction in Ramos remains in effect. |
November 6, 2023 – July 5, 2025 |
What is temporary protected status (TPS)?
TPS is granted by the Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to eligible foreign-born individuals who are unable to return home safely due to conditions or circumstances preventing their return to their home country.
During the designated TPS period, TPS holders are not removable from the United States and not detainable by DHS based on their immigration status. TPS holders are eligible for an employment authorization document (EAD) and for travel authorization.
What does the extension of TPS for El Salvador, Honduras, Nepal, and Nicaragua mean?
This extension enables current TPS holders from El Salvador, Honduras, Nepal, and Nicaragua to apply to extend their TPS status. To receive the TPS extension you must re-register during the re-registration period.
The Federal Register notice (FRN) from November 2022 still automatically extends the validity of TPS-related Employment Authorization Documents (EADs); Notices of Action (Forms I-797); and Arrival/Departure Records (Forms I-94), (collectively “TPS-related documentation”) for TPS holders from El Salvador, Honduras, Nepal, and Nicaragua until June 30, 2024.
Who is eligible for TPS under this extension?
Only current TPS holders from El Salvador, Honduras, Nepal, Nicaragua are eligible for the extension if they otherwise continue to meet eligibility requirements.
*If you previously had TPS under these countries’ designations but you failed to re-register for TPS during a prior registration period, talk with an immigration attorney before filing to re-register for TPS.
How long will eligible individuals have protection under TPS?
TPS is a temporary status. The Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas is extending TPS for current TPS holders from El Salvador, Honduras, Nepal, and Nicaragua.
- El Salvador from September 10, 2023, through March 9, 2025
- Honduras from January 6, 2024, through July 5, 2025
- Nepal from December 25, 2023, through June 24, 2025
- Nicaragua from January 6, 2024, through July 5, 2025
When are the re-registration periods? UPDATED
You must re-register during the re-registration period to extend your TPS status.
- El Salvador (60-day re-registration period from July 12, 2023, through March 9, 2025)
- Honduras (60-day re-registration period from Nov. 6, 2023, through July 5, 2025)
- Nepal (60-day re-registration period from Oct. 24, 2023, through June 24, 2025)
- Nicaragua (60-day re-registration period from Nov. 6, 2023, through July 5, 2025)
How long is my EAD valid now?
Your Employment Authorization Document (EAD) is still valid through June 30, 2024. You can also apply for a new EAD that will be valid as long as you have protection under a TPS designation.
How do I prove my EAD was extended?
To prove your EAD is extended until June 30, 2024, TPS holders can show their EADs and the Federal Register Notice to employers to demonstrate that DHS has extended your EAD and employment authorization through June 30, 2024. The Federal Register notice explains how TPS holders and their employers may determine which EADs are automatically extended.
This extension of TPS for El Salvador is from September 10, 2023, through March 9, 2025, so long as you otherwise continue to meet the eligibility requirements for TPS. El Salvador Federal Register Notice
I am from El Salvador and currently have TPS. Do I need to re-register? UPDATED
Yes. Current TPS holders under the El Salvador TPS designation need to re-register to maintain TPS. You must re-register during the 60-day re-registration period that runs from July 12, 2023, through March 9, 2025.
You can also apply for a new EAD that will be valid until March 9, 2025.
I am from El Salvador and do not currently have TPS, may I apply?
If you never had TPS for El Salvador, you cannot apply for TPS now. If you previously had TPS for El Salvador but failed to re-register for TPS during a prior registration period, talk with an immigration attorney before filing to re-register for TPS.
This extension of TPS for Honduras is from January 6, 2024, through July 5, 2025, so long as you otherwise continue to meet the eligibility requirements for TPS. Honduras Federal Register Notice
I am from Honduras and currently have TPS. Do I need to re-register? UPDATED
Yes. Current TPS holders under the TPS designation for Honduras need to re-register to maintain TPS. You must re-register during the 60-day re-registration period that runs from November 6, 2023, through July 5, 2025.
You can also apply for a new EAD that will be valid until July 5, 2025.
I am from Honduras and do not currently have TPS, may I apply?
If you never had TPS for Honduras, you cannot apply for TPS now. If you previously had TPS for Honduras but failed to re-register for TPS during a prior registration period, talk with an immigration attorney before filing to re-register for TPS.
This extension of TPS for Nepal is from December 25, 2023, through June 24, 2025, so long as you otherwise continue to meet the eligibility requirements for TPS. Nepal Federal Register Notice
I am from Nepal and currently have TPS. Do I need to re-register? UPDATED
Yes. Current TPS holders under the TPS designation for Nepal need to re-register to maintain TPS. You must re-register during the 60-day re-registration period for existing beneficiaries that runs from October 24, 2023, through June 24, 2025.
You can also apply for a new EAD that will be valid until June 24, 2025.
I am from Nepal and do not currently have TPS, may I apply?
If you never had TPS for Nepal, you cannot apply for TPS now. If you previously had TPS for Nepal but failed to re-register for TPS during a prior registration period, talk with an immigration attorney before filing to re-register for TPS.
This extension of TPS for Nicaragua is from January 6, 2024, through July 5, 2025, so long as you otherwise continue to meet the eligibility requirements for TPS. Nicaragua Federal Register Notice
I am from Nicaragua and currently have TPS. Do I need to re-register? UPDATED
Yes. Current TPS holders under the TPS designation for Nicaragua need to re-register to maintain TPS. You must re-register during the 60-day re-registration period for existing beneficiaries that runs from November 6, 2023, through July 5, 2025.
You can also apply for a new EAD that will be valid until July 5, 2025.
I am from Nicaragua and do not currently have TPS, may I apply?
If you never had TPS for Nicaragua, you cannot apply for TPS now. If you previously had TPS for Nicaragua but failed to re-register for TPS during a prior registration period, talk with an immigration attorney before filing to re-register for TPS.
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