US Government Ends Protected Status for Honduran Immigrants
Published Date: 7/8/2025
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Summary
The U.S. is ending Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for people from Honduras because conditions there have improved. This change means Honduran TPS holders will lose their special protection starting September 8, 2025. If you’re affected, you’ll need to plan ahead since TPS benefits and work permits will end, and the designation officially expires on July 5, 2025.
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TPS for Honduras Is Terminated
The Department of Homeland Security is ending Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for people from Honduras. The TPS designation for Honduras is set to expire on July 5, 2025 and the termination becomes effective September 8, 2025; after that date, nationals of Honduras and people without a nationality who last habitually resided in Honduras will no longer have TPS.
TPS Benefits and Work Permits End
People who were granted Honduran TPS will lose TPS benefits and their work permits. TPS benefits and work authorizations end after September 8, 2025 (the designation itself is set to expire on July 5, 2025).
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