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DHS Secretary terminates TPS designation for Syria

  1. Original Date Announced

    September 19, 2025

    DHS Secretary Kristi Noem terminated Syria's designation for Temporary Protected Status (TPS), which was to expire on September 30, 2025. The Secretary determined that “Syria no longer continues to meet the conditions for the designation of Temporary Protected Status” and that “it is contrary to the national interest to permit Syrian nationals . . . to remain temporarily in the United States.” The termination is effective November 21, 2025.

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    2025.09.19 USCIS: Secretary Noem Announces the Termination of Temporary Protected Status for Syria 2025.09.22 DHS - Termination of the Designation of Syria for TPS
  2. Effective Date

    November 21, 2025

Current Status

None

Original Trump Policy Status

Status: Final/Actual
Trump Administration Actions: Agency Directive Program Termination
Subject Matter: TPS
Agencies Affected: DHS USCIS

Commentary

  • 2025.09.19 New York Times - Trump Administration Will End Deportation Protections for Thousands of Syrians

    The New York Times reports that Syria's TPS termination will affect about 6,000 Syrians authorized to live and work in the United States, plus about 1,000 more Syrians with pending TPS applications as of August 2025.

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  • 2025.10.04 New York Times - Who Still Has Temporary Protected Status?

    The New York Times explains the Trump administration’s attack on TPS, reporting on which countries still have TPS, the effects and status of recent litigation, and the impact on TPS holders. It states that the administration has taken steps to eliminate the program for eight nations; as of the date of the article, seven countries have had their status terminated while court cases continue, and one remains protected as a result of successful litigation. Nine other countries have not had their designation targeted.

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