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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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See Biden administration action below.
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Effective Date of Change
March 18, 2020 -
Biden Administration Action
July 19, 2021This 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.
2021.07.19 Extension and Re-Designation of Somalia for Temporary Protected Status
Status:
Final/Actual
Type of Action:
Agency Directive
Subject Matter:
TPS
Agencies Affected:
USCIS
Prior Policies
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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
Biden Administration Action
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Associated or Derivative Policies
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Aug. 27, 2018
DHS extends TPS for Somalia through March 17, 2020
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