Nepal must formally request TPS from the United States
Summary
Nepali advocacy groups in the United States are urging the Government of Nepal to formally request Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Nepalis already in the U.S. after devastating floods in Nepal. The campaign says TPS would protect eligible migrants, support remittances, and help families and communities rebuild at home.
Key Points
- Nepali groups and allies in the United States are pushing for a new Temporary Protected Status designation for Nepal after the floods.
- The article says the Government of Nepal should formally request TPS from the United States, as it did after the 2015 earthquake.
- TPS would allow eligible Nepalis in the U.S. to remain and work legally while sending money home to support recovery.
- The campaign has backing from more than 50 members of Congress and over 200 organizations.
