DHS Announces Termination of TPS for Honduras Following Improvements in the Country
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced the termination of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Honduras. This decision, communicated on July 7, 2025, by Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem, establishes that the immigration benefit will expire 60 days after its official publication in the Federal Register.
TPS for Honduras was granted in 1999, following the devastating impact of Hurricane Mitch in 1998. Since then, thousands of Hondurans have been able to live and work legally in the United States under this program, which was created to protect citizens of countries affected by conflicts, natural disasters, or other temporary emergencies.
Also read: “United States Announces End of TPS for Nicaragua After 25 Years in Effect”
Assessment of conditions in Honduras
The DHS decision follows a legal and technical review of current conditions in Honduras. According to the analysis conducted by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), together with the Department of State, the situation in the country has significantly improved, particularly in terms of recovery from the natural disaster that initially led to the designation.
“Temporary Protected Status was designed to be just that: temporary,” stated Secretary Noem, highlighting the progress made by the Honduran government in national reconstruction.
Additionally, in recent years, Honduras has implemented programs focused on economic assistance, food access, job training, and labor integration, creating a more stable environment for returning citizens.
Options for TPS beneficiaries
Honduran citizens currently covered by TPS will have a 60-day period to prepare, either by seeking alternative immigration options or arranging voluntary departure from the United States. To support this transition, DHS has provided tools and benefits, including:
- The CBP One application to securely report departures.
- A free plane ticket to Honduras.
- A $1,000 departure bonus to help facilitate reintegration in the home country.
- Preservation of future opportunities for legal immigration.
These measures aim to ensure that the return process is organized, safe, and supported institutionally.
The end of TPS and its impact
This decision is part of the legal framework governing TPS, which requires periodic review to determine whether the original conditions that justified the benefit remain in effect. In the case of Honduras, authorities determined that the legal requirements to continue the protection are no longer met.
With this measure, the United States reaffirms the temporary nature of TPS and its commitment to orderly immigration processes that are reviewed and consistent with current legislation.
From: https://www.dhs.gov/news/2025/07/07/improved-conditions-dhs-ends-tps-honduras
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