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DHS extends TPS for Somalia through March 17, 2020

  1. Original Date Announced

    August 27, 2018

    USCIS extend TPS for Somalia, allowing currently eligible TPS beneficiaries to retain their status through March 17, 2020, so long as they otherwise continue to meet the eligibility requirements for TPS. [ID #50]

    Federal Register Notice: Extension of the Designation of Somalia for Temporary Protected Status
  2. Effective Date

    March 17, 2020
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  4. Biden Administration Action: Modified

    July 19, 2021

    2021.07.19 Extension and Re-Designation of Somalia for Temporary Protected Status

    This Biden administration action modifies by building upon 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 Mayorkas announced the extension and re-designation of Somalia for Temporary Protected Status through March 17, 2023.

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  5. Biden Administration Action: Modified

    January 13, 2023

    Secretary Mayorkas Extends and Redesignates Somalia for Temporary Protected Status for 18 Months

    Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas announced the extension and redesignation of Somalia for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for an additional 18 months, from March 18, 2023, through September 17, 2024.

    Go to article on uscis.gov

Current Status

Fully in Effect

Most Recent Action

January 13, 2023 Action: Modified Secretary Mayorkas Extends and Redesignates Somalia for Temporary Protected Status for 18 Months
July 19, 2021
Acted on by Biden Administration
January 13, 2023
Acted on by Biden Administration

Original Trump Policy Status

Status: Final/Actual
Trump Administration Action: Agency Directive
Subject Matter: TPS
Agencies Affected: USCIS

Pre Trump-Era Policies

Documents

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