Temporary Protected Status extended for immigrants from 4 countries
Countries with extended Temporary Protected Status (TPS) designation
| Country | No. of TPS recipients | Required year of U.S. residence |
|---|---|---|
| El Salvador* | 170,100 | 2001 |
| Lebanon | 140 | 2024 |
| Sudan* | 1,800 | 2023 |
| Ukraine* | 101,200 | 2023 |
| Total | 273,200 |
* Designation extended under the Biden administration.
Note: Counts exclude recipients who are lawful permanent residents or U.S. citizens. Numbers may not sum to total due to rounding. Specific dates of U.S. residence required to qualify can be found in Federal Register notices. Designations reflect policy announcements as of Aug. 12, 2026.
Note: Counts exclude recipients who are lawful permanent residents or U.S. citizens. Numbers may not sum to total due to rounding. Specific dates of U.S. residence required to qualify can be found in Federal Register notices. Designations reflect policy announcements as of Aug. 12, 2026.
Source: Counts published by the Congressional Research Service, as of March 31, 2025.
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