Somalia's TPS Status Lifted: A Humanitarian Crisis Unfolds The Temporary Protected Status (TPS) designation has been a lifeline for thousands of Somali refugees living in the United States.
Established in 1991 after the country's civil war, TPS allowed individuals from Somalia to temporarily stay and work in the US without fear of deportation.
This reprieve from the uncertainty of their immigration status enabled them to rebuild their lives, start families, and contribute to American society.