U.S. Ends TPS for Honduras, Nicaragua
(MENAFN) The United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced the conclusion of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for thousands of nationals from Honduras and Nicaragua.
According to announcements issued Monday in the Federal Register, officials assert that circumstances in both countries have significantly improved, no longer warranting protection under this immigration program.
In the notice specific to Honduras, US Citizenship and Immigration Services stated, "After reviewing country conditions and consulting with appropriate US government agencies, the (Homeland Security) Secretary (Kristi Noem) has determined that conditions in Honduras no longer support its designation for TPS."
The document continues, "The Secretary, therefore, is terminating the TPS designation of Honduras as required by statute."
In an official statement, Secretary Noem emphasized the original intent of the program, saying, “Temporary Protected Status was designed to be just that—temporary.”
She explained that the Honduran administration has successfully addressed the long-term effects of Hurricane Mitch, which occurred nearly 27 years ago.
“Honduran citizens can safely return home," she added.
Nicaragua was subject to the same decision, with parallel wording in its termination notice.
A representative from DHS noted, “Temporary Protected Status was never meant to last a quarter of a century,” further explaining that the consequences of the 1999 natural disaster in Nicaragua “no longer exist."
Both nations were initially granted TPS on January 5, 1999.
The recent decision to withdraw this status will officially take effect 60 days following its publication in the Federal Register.
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