KATHMANDU: The United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced the termination of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Nepal.
In a Federal Register notice, DHS Secretary Kristi Noem stated that after reviewing the current conditions in Nepal and consulting with relevant interagency partners, the country no longer meets the criteria required for TPS designation.
The TPS for Nepal will officially end at 11:59 p.m. on August 5, 2025, which is 60 days after the publication of the notice.
Nepalese nationals currently benefiting from TPS are advised to prepare for their return to Nepal unless they have another lawful status to remain in the United States.
Those planning to depart the US can use the CBP Home mobile application to facilitate their travel arrangements.
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