On Friday, April 15, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced the designation of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Cameroon for 18 months. Only individuals who are already residing in the United States as of April 14, 2022, will be eligible for TPS.
The TPS designation is based on the ongoing armed conflict and extraordinary and temporary conditions in Cameroon that prevent Cameroonian nationals and those of no nationality who last habitually resided in Cameroon from returning to Cameroon safely.
The 18-month designation of TPS for Cameroon will go into effect on the publication date of the forthcoming Federal Register notice. The Federal Register notice will provide instructions for applying for TPS and an Employment Authorization Document.
Key Highlights
- To be eligible for TPS under this designation, individuals must demonstrate that they have resided in the United States since April 14, 2022.
- Cameroon’s 18-month designation will go into effect on the publication date of the forthcoming Federal Register notice. The Federal Register notice will provide instructions for applying for TPS and an Employment Authorization Document (EAD).
- TPS applicants must meet all eligibility requirements and undergo security and background checks.
This is the first time the Secretary of DHS will permit qualifying nationals of Cameroon to remain temporarily in the United States pursuant to a TPS designation of that country.
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