US Ends Somalia TPS Designation, Sets March 2026 Termination Date

The Department of Homeland Security announced that Somalia’s designation for Temporary Protected Status will terminate effective March 17, 2026, as country conditions have improved and the designation no longer meets the law’s criteria. A DHS review is required 60 days before expiration to decide whether to extend or end the designation. Somali nationals without another valid status are advised to use the CBP Home mobile app to report departure; the article notes the app offers a self-deportation option with a complimentary plane ticket, a $1,000 exit bonus, and potential avenues for future immigration.