{"id":29790,"date":"2026-08-15T12:09:59","date_gmt":"2026-08-15T06:24:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/english.kathmandupati.com\/?p=29790"},"modified":"2026-08-15T12:10:07","modified_gmt":"2026-08-15T06:25:07","slug":"us-ends-tps-protection-for-thousands-of-nepalis","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/english.kathmandupati.com\/?p=29790","title":{"rendered":"US ends TPS protection for thousands of Nepalis"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Kathmandu [Nepal], August 15 &#8211;<\/strong> The United States has terminated Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Nepali nationals putting thousands of Nepalis living in the country at risk of losing their temporary legal protection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The US Department of Homeland Security said there was no longer a legal basis to maintain TPS for Nepal following a review of the country\u2019s current conditions and recommendations from US government agencies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Nepalis covered by TPS will have 60 days to voluntarily leave the United States or seek another lawful immigration status, according to the decision. Those without another valid immigration status could face removal after the protection ends.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>TPS allows eligible nationals of countries facing natural disasters, armed conflicts or other extraordinary conditions to temporarily remain and work in the United States while receiving protection from deportation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The status was granted to Nepali nationals following the devastating earthquake that struck Nepal in April 2015. It benefited Nepalis who were already in the United States but lacked a long-term legal basis to remain. Thousands subsequently received authorization to live and work under the programme.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Various Nepali organizations estimate that about 7,500 Nepalis are currently covered by TPS.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>US Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said the government had considered assessments of Nepal\u2019s current situation before determining that continued TPS protection was no longer necessary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The termination also affects nationals of several other countries including Haiti, Syria, Yemen, Afghanistan, Cameroon, Honduras, Nicaragua, Venezuela, South Sudan, Myanmar, Somalia and Ethiopia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Trump administration has maintained that TPS is intended as a temporary measure and should not become permanent. 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