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Original Date Announced
March 11, 2020DHS extends the designation of Somalia for Temporary Protected Status from March 18, 2020 through September 17, 2021. This notice of extension was signed by Acting Secretary Wolf.
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Extension of the Designation of Somalia for Temporary Protected StatusEffective Date
March 18, 2020Biden Administration Action: Approved/Retained
July 19, 20212021.07.19 Extension and Re-Designation of Somalia for Temporary Protected Status
This Biden administration action continues the Trump-era policy identified in this entry.
On July 19, 2021, in light of the "ongoing conflict and worsening humanitarian crisis" in Somalia, Secretary Myorkas announced the extension and re-designation of Somalia for Temporary Protected Status through March 17, 2023.
View DocumentCurrent Status
Fully in EffectJuly 19, 2021Acted on by Biden Administration
Original Trump Policy Status
Status: Final/ActualTrump Administration Action: Agency DirectiveSubject Matter: TPSAgencies Affected: USCISAssociated or Derivative Policies
- August 27, 2018 DHS extends TPS for Somalia through March 17, 2020
Pre Trump-Era Policies
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August 27, 2018
The prior extension allowed currently eligible TPS beneficiaries from Somalia to retain TPS through March 17, 2020, so long as they otherwise continue to meet the eligibility requirements for TPS.
Federal Register Notice: Extension of the Designation of Somalia for Temporary Protected Status