US TPS map: Only four countries retain protection for 273,200 immigrants

Temporary Protected Status (TPS) continues to offer protection to 273,200 individuals from four nations in the United States as of August 12. A recent analysis, based on federal data, highlights the significant shifts in TPS designations, particularly those implemented during Donald Trump's second term.

The Biden administration has approved extensions for El Salvador, Ukraine, and Sudan. Concurrently, the Trump administration extended TPS for Lebanon, which currently benefits only 140 individuals. These four protections are set to expire before the end of 2026, with some ending as early as September. The analysis draws from data provided by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), the Federal Register, and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to the Congressional Research Service.

During Trump's presidency, 17 countries initially had TPS designations. His administration subsequently terminated the benefit for 11 nationalities and initiated cancellations for two others, affecting approximately 1,038,600 beneficiaries. Venezuelan immigrants represent the largest group impacted, with over 615,000 individuals affected by cancellations. Haitian immigrants constitute about 32% of those who lost the benefit under Trump's administration.

Further complicating the situation, the administration has moved to end TPS for approximately 6,100 immigrants from Ethiopia and Somalia. However, lower courts have temporarily halted these measures pending ongoing litigation. While the Supreme Court has not specifically ruled on these two countries, its previous decision regarding Haiti and Syria could influence the pending cases. The government maintains that conditions in the affected countries now permit return, a stance contested by many TPS recipients who have lived in the U.S. for decades.