Temporary Protected Status (TPS) designations are made by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security secretary and TPS periods are typically granted in 18-month increments.
November 21, 2025
high
temporal
How TPS designations and renewal periods are administered.
A congressional report produced in August 2025 estimated that 705 Somali migrants were covered nationwide by the Temporary Protected Status program.
August 01, 2025
high
statistical
Estimated count of Somali nationals covered by TPS according to a congressional report
The U.S. Congress created the Temporary Protected Status (TPS) program in 1990 to prevent deportations of people to countries experiencing natural disasters, civil strife, or other dangerous conditions.
January 01, 1990
high
temporal
Origin and purpose of the TPS immigration program.
Temporary Protected Status (TPS) was created by the U.S. Congress in 1990 to allow temporary work authorization and protection from deportation for nationals of countries facing armed conflict, environmental disasters, or other emergencies that make return unsafe.
January 01, 1990
high
temporal
U.S. federal immigration program that grants temporary relief and work authorization
Both Democratic and Republican U.S. presidential administrations have used the Temporary Protected Status (TPS) program to designate countries and grant temporary protections to their nationals.
January 01, 1990
high
temporal
Bipartisan use of TPS authority by U.S. administrations
Created by the U.S. Congress in 1990, Temporary Protected Status (TPS) is a program that allows U.S. administrations to grant temporary work authorization and protection from deportation to nationals of countries experiencing armed conflict, environmental disaster, or another emergency that makes return unsafe.
January 01, 1990
high
temporal
Definition and purpose of the U.S. Temporary Protected Status program