US ends TPS protection for Nepali immigrants
Summary
The United States has terminated Temporary Protected Status for Nepal, requiring affected Nepali immigrants to leave the country or face deportation proceedings. The move ends humanitarian relief that had allowed thousands of Nepalis to live and work legally in the US since the 2015 earthquake.
Key Points
- The US Department of Homeland Security has ended Temporary Protected Status for Nepal.
- Affected Nepali nationals are being told to depart the country or face formal deportation proceedings.
- Nepal was first designated for TPS in 2015 after the catastrophic earthquake.
- About 12,700 Nepali nationals held TPS before the phase-out, while around 5,500 later obtained permanent residency.
