The Department of Homeland Security has rescinded the prior administration’s termination of Temporary Protected Status designations for El Salvador, Honduras, Nepal, and Nicaragua. Eligible nationals of those countries are now entitled to an additional 18 months of TPS.
The USCIS announcement states that “TPS beneficiaries under the four designations must re-register to maintain their TPS throughout the 18-month extension.” Below are the important dates for each affected country:
El Salvador
DHS is extending the designation of El Salvador for TPS for 18 months, from Sept. 10, 2023, through March 9, 2025. Existing TPS beneficiaries who wish to extend their status through March 9, 2025, must re-register during the 60-day re-registration period from July 12, 2023, through Sept. 10, 2023.
Honduras
DHS is extending the designation of Honduras for TPS for 18 months, from January 6, 2024, through July 5, 2025. Existing TPS beneficiaries who wish to extend their status through July 5, 2025, must re-register during the 60-day re-registration period from Nov. 6, 2023, through Jan. 5, 2024.
Nepal
DHS is extending the designation of Nepal for TPS for 18 months, from Dec. 25, 2023, through June 24, 2025. Existing TPS beneficiaries who wish to extend their status through June 24, 2025, must re-register during the 60-day re-registration period from Oct. 24, 2023, through Dec. 23, 2023.