DHS Announces the Termination of TPS for Burma Starting January 2026
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) reported that the Temporary Protected Status (TPS) granted to Burma will be canceled on January 26, 2026, after concluding that the conditions that led to its designation are no longer present. The Secretary of Homeland Security, Kristi Noem, made this decision after reviewing, together with other federal agencies, the current situation in the country and determining that Burma has shown significant progress in governance and internal stability.
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According to the TPS legal process, the secretary must periodically evaluate whether a country still meets the criteria required to maintain this protection. In its most recent analysis, DHS concluded that Burma has advanced significantly, recording improvements such as the end of the state of emergency, progress toward free elections, ceasefire agreements, and a more effective public administration. These factors led to determining that Burmese nationals can safely return to the country and that continuing the TPS designation is no longer appropriate.
The decision was also based on reviews by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) and consultations with the Department of State, which concluded that allowing Burmese citizens to temporarily retain their stay in the United States is no longer compatible with the country’s interests. DHS recommended that those returning to Burma report their departure using the CBP Home app from Customs and Border Protection.
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