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The Department of Homeland Security has announced the extension and redesignation of Afghanistan for Temporary Protected Status for 18 months, from Nov. 21, 2023, to May 20, 2025.
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Additional Information: In announcing the extension/redesignation, Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas said, “Today’s announcement to extend and redesignate TPS for Afghanistan allows us to continue to offer safety and protection to Afghan nationals who are unable to return to their country.” DHS estimated the TPS extension would cover about 3,100 current beneficiaries, while the redesignation would make roughly an additional 14,600 individuals eligible for TPS.
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