Afghanistan TPS Act of 2026 designates Afghanistan for Temporary Protected Status, allowing eligible nationals to stay in the U.S. until July 1, 2029.

The Afghanistan TPS Act of 2026 designates Afghanistan for Temporary Protected Status, allowing eligible nationals to reside in the U.S. until July 1, 2029. The Secretary of Homeland Security will process applications and must complete adjudications within 90 days. Eligible Afghans must have been continuously present in the U.S. since the Act's enactment, be admissible as immigrants, and register for TPS. The Secretary may extend adjudication timelines by up to 150 days if national security concerns arise. The Act also waives application fees for eligible applicants.

Afghanistan TPS Act of 2026 designates Afghanistan for Temporary Protected Status, allowing eligible nationals to stay in the U.S. until July 1, 2029.

The Afghanistan TPS Act of 2026 designates Afghanistan for Temporary Protected Status, allowing eligible nationals to reside in the U.S. until July 1, 2029. The Secretary of Homeland Security will process applications and must complete adjudications within 90 days. Eligible Afghans must have been continuously present in the U.S. since the Act's enactment, be admissible as immigrants, and register for TPS. The Secretary may extend adjudication timelines by up to 150 days if national security concerns arise. The Act also waives application fees for eligible applicants.