US Ends Temporary Protected Status for Afghanistan | JQJO

Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem announced the termination of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Afghanistan, effective July 12, 2025. The decision, following an interagency review, cites improved security and economic conditions in Afghanistan as reasons for ending the designation. The Secretary stated that the termination aligns with the original intent of TPS and is in the national interest, also noting concerns about fraud and threats to public safety among some TPS recipients. Afghan nationals will be required to return to their home country.