Afghanistan TPS Act of 2026

Temporary Protected Status for Afghans

If enacted, Afghanistan would be designated for Temporary Protected Status from the date of enactment through July 1, 2029. If you are an Afghan national who has been continuously physically present in the United States since enactment and are admissible, you would be able to register for TPS. You would need to submit biometric and biographic data and pass criminal and national security background checks to be eligible. The Department of Homeland Security would have to decide TPS and related work-permit applications within 90 days. It could add up to 150 more days for an applicant only if the Secretary certifies to the House and Senate Judiciary Committees that derogatory information and national security concerns require more time. The Secretary would have to permit fee waivers for TPS filing fees for people who become eligible only because of this Afghanistan designation. The Secretary would also be able to grant prior consent for short emergency travel abroad if you show emergency or extenuating circumstances. If approved, on return you would be treated as a returning alien with TPS.