🛂Impact of Cameroon TPS Termination on U.S. Businesses
Termination of the Designation of Cameroon for Temporary Protected Status
Summary
Through this notice, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announces that the Secretary of Homeland Security (Secretary) is terminating the designation of Cameroon for Temporary Protected Status (TPS). The designation of Cameroon is set to expire on June 7, 2025. After reviewing country conditions and consulting with appropriate U.S. Government agencies, the Secretary determined that Cameroon no longer continues to meet the conditions for the designation for TPS, and termination of the TPS designation of Cameroon is required by statute. This termination is effective August 4, 2025. After August 4, 2025, nationals of Cameroon (and aliens having no nationality who last habitually resided in Cameroon) who have been granted TPS under Cameroon's designation will no longer have TPS.
Agencies
- Homeland Security Department
- U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
Business Impact
$$$ - High
The termination of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Cameroon could lead to the loss of employment authorization for approximately 5,200 Cameroonian nationals, impacting labor market dynamics and workforce availability for businesses employing these individuals. This directly influences compliance and regulatory requirements as businesses must adapt to changes in employee status.