Washington: US Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem announced Friday the termination of temporary protected status for Yemen, with the termination to be effective 60 days after the notice is published in the Federal Register. Yemen was initially designated for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) on September 3, 2015, due to an ongoing armed conflict, which posed a serious threat to the personal safety of Yemen nationals, Noem said in a press statement.
According to Kuwait News Agency, following the initial designation, the Department of Homeland Security extended or extended and redesignated Yemen for TPS in 2017, 2018, 2020, 2021, 2023, and 2024. Secretary Noem stated that after reviewing conditions in the country and consulting with appropriate U.S. government agencies, it was determined that Yemen no longer meets the law's requirements for TPS designation.
Noem emphasized that allowing TPS Yemen beneficiaries to remain temporarily in the United States is contrary to national interests. She noted that TPS was designed to be temporary, and the current administration is returning TPS to its original temporary intent. The focus is on prioritizing national security interests and putting America first.
TPS Yemen beneficiaries with no other lawful basis for remaining in the United States have 60 days to voluntarily depart the country. Secretary Noem encouraged those leaving to use the U.S. Customs and Border Protection CBP Home app to report their departure. The app offers a secure way to self-deport, including a complimentary plane ticket, a $2,600 exit bonus, and potential future opportunities for legal immigration.
After the effective date of the termination, the Department of Homeland Security may arrest and deport any Yemeni national without status once their TPS has been terminated. Noem concluded that if an alien forces DHS to arrest and remove them, they may never be allowed to return to the US.