Afghanistan TPS Act of 2026 designates Afghanistan for temporary protected status for nationals from enactment until July 1, 2029.

The Afghanistan TPS Act of 2026 designates Afghanistan for temporary protected status, allowing nationals to apply for temporary protected status and employment authorization. The Secretary of Homeland Security must process applications within 90 days and may extend this period by up to 150 days if necessary for national security. The act also allows for fee waivers for eligible applicants. The designation period runs from the enactment date until July 1, 2029.

Afghanistan TPS Act of 2026 designates Afghanistan for temporary protected status for nationals from enactment until July 1, 2029.

The Afghanistan TPS Act of 2026 designates Afghanistan for temporary protected status, allowing nationals to apply for temporary protected status and employment authorization. The Secretary of Homeland Security must process applications within 90 days and may extend this period by up to 150 days if necessary for national security. The act also allows for fee waivers for eligible applicants. The designation period runs from the enactment date until July 1, 2029.