DHS Terminates Temporary Protected Status for Yemen

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Published March 2nd, 2026

Detected March 5th, 2026

Summary

The Department of Homeland Security has terminated Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Yemen, effective May 4, 2026. This decision follows a review of country conditions and consultations with government agencies, determining that Yemen no longer meets the statutory requirements for TPS designation.

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What changed

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has issued a final rule terminating the designation of Yemen for Temporary Protected Status (TPS), effective May 4, 2026. This action, announced by Secretary Kristi Noem, is based on a determination that country conditions in Yemen no longer meet the statutory requirements for TPS. The termination notice was published in the Federal Register on March 3, 2026, with the termination date set for 60 days after publication.

Individuals with TPS for Yemen must prepare for their status to end on May 4, 2026. They are advised to plan for voluntary departure from the United States by this date. While no specific penalties are mentioned for non-compliance, failure to depart may result in immigration consequences. Affected individuals may use the CBP Home app to report their voluntary departure.

What to do next

Review the Federal Register notice regarding the termination of TPS for Yemen.
Advise affected individuals of the May 4, 2026, termination date.
Ensure individuals with TPS for Yemen are aware of options for voluntary departure.

Source document (simplified)

DHS Terminates Temporary Protected Status for Yemen

Release Date

03/02/2026

The Department of Homeland Security has posted a Federal Register notice regarding the termination of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Yemen.

After reviewing country conditions and consulting with the appropriate U.S. government agencies, Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem determined that Yemen no longer meets the statutory requirements for designation for TPS and announced her decision to terminate TPS for Yemen on Feb. 13, 2026.

Yemen’s designation for TPS will terminate on May 4, 2026, 60 days after publication of the Federal Register notice. Aliens can use the CBP Home app to report their voluntary departure from the United States when their status terminates.

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Last Reviewed/Updated:

03/02/2026

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