DHS Ends Temporary Protected Status for Honduras: What This Means and What You Can Do

07 July 2025

Today, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced the termination of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Honduras, citing improved conditions in the country. The decision, effective 60 days after publication in the Federal Register, marks the end of a TPS designation that has been in place for over two decades.

Background on TPS for Honduras

Honduras was granted TPS in 1999 following the devastation caused by Hurricane Mitch in 1998. Since then, many Honduran nationals have lived and worked legally in the United States under this humanitarian program. However, according to Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem, the conditions that originally warranted TPS have improved significantly.

“Temporary Protected Status was designed to be just that—temporary,” Secretary Noem stated. “It is clear that the Government of Honduras has taken all the necessary steps to overcome the impacts of Hurricane Mitch… Honduran citizens can safely return home.”

The decision was made after a comprehensive review by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, in consultation with the Department of State. The Biden Administration previously extended TPS for Honduras, but this termination reflects the findings that Honduras is now in a position to receive its returning nationals.

What You Should Do Now

If you are a TPS holder from Honduras or have family members who are, it is critical to take action as soon as possible. We can help:

1. Review Your Immigration Options:
   You may be eligible for other forms of relief, such as adjustment of status, asylum, or family-based petitions. We will carefully review your case to identify opportunities.
2. Understand the Timeline:
   Don’t wait until the 60-day window is almost over. Legal processes take time, and early action gives you the best chance of staying in compliance with U.S. immigration law.
3. Prepare Documentation:
   Whether you’re applying for a new immigration benefit or considering voluntary departure, we’ll help you gather and submit the required documents properly and on time.
4. Plan for the Future:
   The end of TPS is not the end of your future in the U.S. We’re here to support you in planning for what comes next, whether that’s remaining legally in the country or returning to Honduras with dignity and resources.

Affected individuals have 60 days from the Federal Register notice to prepare for the end of their TPS protection. After that, TPS recipients from Honduras will lose their legal status to remain in the U.S. unless they have secured another form of immigration relief.

Contact us!

If you or someone you know is impacted by this decision, don’t wait. Contact us today to guide you through your options and stand by your side.