USCIS Newsroom Update
TPS for Nicaragua Terminated
This update comes directly from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and USCIS to inform impacted communities.
DHS Terminates TPS for Nicaragua: “It Was Never Meant to Last 25 Years”
Release Date: July 7, 2025
This post summarizes a direct update from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the USCIS Newsroom, regarding the status of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Nicaraguan nationals.
WASHINGTON — Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem has officially announced the termination of TPS for Nicaragua. The designation will expire on July 5, 2025 and the termination will take effect 60 days after the Federal Register notice is published.
Under the law, DHS is required to review country conditions before a TPS expiration and determine whether the original reasons for protection still apply. DHS concluded that the environmental and humanitarian conditions that led to the original 1999 TPS designation no longer exist.
According to DHS:
“Temporary Protected Status was never meant to last a quarter of a century. The impacts of a natural disaster impacting Nicaragua in 1999 no longer exist. This decision restores integrity in our immigration system and ensures that TPS remains temporary.”
Reasons for Termination
- The environmental disaster from 1999 has been resolved
- Conditions in Nicaragua have significantly improved
- Safety and stability have returned, enabling repatriation
- The decision followed review by USCIS and consultation with the Department of State
Next Steps for Nicaraguan Nationals
Nicaraguans who are currently in the United States under TPS are encouraged to plan for departure. DHS suggests using the CBP One™ app to self-report and voluntarily exit the U.S. in a secure manner.
Voluntary Departure Incentives:
- Complimentary plane ticket to Nicaragua
- $1,000 exit bonus
- Potential eligibility for future legal immigration opportunities
For ongoing TPS updates and details, visit the official USCIS Website.