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The Department of Homeland Security published notice in the Federal Register that the designation of Nepal for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) will terminate on Aug. 5, 2025.
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Additional Information: Nepal was initially designated for TPS on June 24, 2015, for a period of 18 months, based on an earthquake that resulted in a substantial disruption of living conditions. Since then, TPS has been extended several times, with the last 18-month extension starting on Dec. 25, 2023, and in effect through June 24, 2025.
DHS estimates that approximately 12,700 nationals of Nepal (and nonimmigrants having no nationality who last habitually resided in Nepal) hold TPS under Nepal’s designation. Of those, approximately 5,500 have become lawful permanent residents of the U.S.
DHS determined that “conditions in Nepal have improved in several areas relevant to the affected living conditions and Nepal’s ability to handle the return of its nationals.” The termination notice can be viewed here.
The termination of the designation is subject to litigation. BAL will continue to monitor this litigation and related cases.
This alert has been provided by the BAL U.S. Practice Group.
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