Summary
The U.S. government plans to end Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for citizens of Myanmar. The Department of Homeland Security announced this change, saying that Myanmar no longer meets the conditions required for TPS. The decision affects nearly 4,000 Myanmar citizens currently living in the U.S. under this status.
Key Facts
- The U.S. will end Temporary Protected Status for Myanmar citizens, affecting about 3,969 individuals.
- Temporary Protected Status allows people from unsafe countries to live and work in the U.S. temporarily.
- The Department of Homeland Security led by Kristi Noem made this decision.
- President Donald Trump's administration aims to reduce immigration, removing TPS designations for several countries.
- About 236 applications for TPS from Myanmar were awaiting a decision as of November 10.
- The Trump administration has faced legal challenges for other immigration restrictions and has a low refugee admissions cap of 7,500.
- The U.S. Department of State has a level-four travel advisory for Myanmar due to ongoing conflict and instability.
