Washington, United States – U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem announced Friday that President Donald Trump’s administration has ended Temporary Protected Status for Yemenis,
Which allowed for exemption from deportation and the granting of work permits to more than a thousand Yemeni citizens in the United States.
Reasons behind the decision
Noem said that ending humanitarian protection came after a review of the situation in Yemen and consultations with government agencies.
Considering that the situation no longer meets the legal requirements for obtaining temporary protection status.
She explained that continuing the program was contrary to the “national interest” of the United States.
Details of Temporary Protection Status
Temporary Protected Status is granted to people already in the United States in the event that their country is affected by a natural disaster, armed conflict, or other extraordinary event.
Data from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services indicates that approximately 1,380 Yemenis were covered by this program as of March 31, 2025.
This comes after it was last extended in 2024, with the situation officially ending on March 3, 2026.
The implications of the decision for immigrants
The decision means that Yemenis who benefited from temporary protection status will not be able to renew work permits or rely on protection from deportation.
This could put them in front of difficult choices regarding legal residency and employment in the United States.
Official positions
Noem stressed that the decision was not related to political reasons, but was based on legal and administrative criteria.
She emphasized the administration’s commitment to providing the necessary support to all affected immigrants in accordance with applicable U.S. laws.
