United States: DHS to Extend and Redesignate Somalia for Temporary Protected Status

• Current Somali TPS beneficiaries will need to re-register to extend their status and work authorization, and newly eligible Somalis residing in the United States as of January 11, 2023, will need to apply for initial TPS and employment authorization within the designated registration period.
• DHS will announce the re-registration and initial registration periods and provide details on the eligibility criteria and application process in an upcoming Federal Register notice.

The extension and redesignation of Somalia for TPS means that qualifying beneficiaries who timely submit initial or re-registration applications may remain in the United States and obtain work authorization through September 17, 2024. Prior to the conclusion of the 18-month extension and redesignation, DHS will review conditions to again determine whether its TPS designation should be extended or terminated.

Fragomen will provide an update when DHS issues the Federal Register notice designating the re-registration and initial registration periods and providing details on the eligibility criteria and application process.