DHS announces the termination of TPS for Ethiopia
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) reported on December 12, 2025 the termination of Ethiopia’s designation for Temporary Protected Status (TPS), after concluding that the current conditions in the country no longer meet the legal requirements to maintain such protection. The decision was announced by the Secretary of Homeland Security, Kristi Noem, as part of a review of the circumstances in the country.
According to DHS and USCIS, TPS is a temporary measure and was not designed as a pathway to permanent residence. The agency stated that, at this time, the situation in Ethiopia does not present a widespread threat to the personal safety of its nationals returning, and therefore it was determined to end the designation in order to preserve the integrity of the immigration system.
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Ethiopian citizens who do not have another legal basis to remain in the United States will have a 60-day period to voluntarily depart the country, with the recommended use of the CBP Home app, which offers assistance for departure, including a free plane ticket and a $1,000 stipend for those who qualify. Beginning February 13, 2026, DHS may arrest and deport Ethiopian nationals without immigration status, warning that a forced removal could permanently bar future legal reentry to the United States.
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