🇳🇮Termination of Nicaragua's Temporary Protected Status
Termination of the Designation of Nicaragua 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 Nicaragua for Temporary Protected Status (TPS). The designation of Nicaragua is set to expire on July 5, 2025. After reviewing country conditions and consulting with appropriate U.S. Government agencies, the Secretary determined that Nicaragua no longer continues to meet the conditions for designation for TPS. The Secretary, therefore, is terminating the TPS designation of Nicaragua as required by statute. This termination is effective September 8, 2025. After September 8, 2025, nationals of Nicaragua (and aliens having no nationality who last habitually resided in Nicaragua) who have been granted TPS under Nicaragua's designation will no longer have TPS.
Agencies
- Homeland Security Department
- U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
Business Impact
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The termination of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Nicaragua has direct implications for around 4,000 nationals, affecting employment authorization and immigration status, which can impact labor availability for businesses. The transition period may create challenges for workforce planning.