Practice Alert: DHS Terminates Temporary Protected Status for Cameroon

Termination will be effective on August 4, 2025.

On June 4, 2025, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced the termination of Temporary Protected Status for Cameroon in the Federal Register, effective August 4, 2025. Work authorization for these individuals will be automatically extended through the effective termination date.

Impact to Employers:

Employers are being given sixty days to prepare for the reverification and possible departure of these individuals. As such, they should take care to (a) reverify those whose Employment Authorization Documents expire on June 7, 2025; (b) note that those are extended through August 4, 2025; and (c) work with their operations partners to determine any workforce continuity gaps that could result from these individuals losing work authorization. Employers may also want to discuss with employees whether or not they may have employment authorization beyond Augst 4, 2025. Employer may rely on the Federal Register notice as evidence of the continuing validity of work authorization. Visit the Documentation Employers May Accept and Temporary Protected Status Beneficiaries May Present as Evidence of Employment Eligibility page for more information.

Impact to Employees:

It is expected that many TPS beneficiaries will experience a gap in work authorization due to this decision or may not have viable options to work and/or remain in the United States. TPS beneficiaries are encouraged to consult their immigration counsel and determine any possible immigration pathways.