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Department of Homeland Security Designates Yemen for TPS

Posted on September 3, 2015

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The Department of Homeland Security has announced that it is designating Yemen for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for 18 months due to ongoing armed conflict in Yemen. The Middle East country is currently experiencing widespread conflict and, as a result, a severe humanitarian emergency. Requiring Yemeni nationals who are currently in the U.S. to return to Yemen would pose a major threat to their personal safety.

TPS designation for Yemen is effective September 3, 2015, and will be in effect until March 3, 2017. During this period of time, eligible nationals of Yemen who are approved for TPS will not be removed from the U.S. and may receive an Employment Authorization Document. This 180-day TPS registration period starts on September 3 and will remain in effect until March 1, 2016.

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