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DHS Complies with Court of Appeals Order Regarding Designation of TPS Afghanistan

Release Date:

On May 13, 2025, DHS terminated the designation of Afghanistan for Temporary Protected Status (TPS).  EADs with a November 20, 2023, or May 20, 2025, Card Expires date under the TPS designation of Afghanistan were extended through July 14, 2025.  On July 14, 2025, a court of appeals issued an administrative stay on the termination of TPS for Afghans until July 21, 2025. This means that TPS continues and A12 and C19 EADs with a November 20, 2023, or May 20, 2025, Card Expires date are valid through July 21, 2025.

For more information on Afghanistan, please refer to the USCIS TPS Afghanistan webpage.

Keywords

TPS
Last Updated Date:
07/20/2025