US Yanks Safe Status from Nicaraguan Immigrants Abruptly
Published Date: 7/8/2025
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Summary
The U.S. is ending Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for people from Nicaragua starting September 8, 2025. This means Nicaraguans with TPS will lose their special protection and work permission after that date. The decision comes after checking conditions in Nicaragua and means folks need to plan ahead before TPS ends.
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Nicaraguan TPS Ends, Work Rights Lost
The Department of Homeland Security is ending Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Nicaragua. Although the designation was set to expire on July 5, 2025, the termination is effective September 8, 2025; after that date, nationals of Nicaragua (and stateless persons who last habitually resided in Nicaragua) who had TPS will no longer have TPS or the work permission it provided.
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