Afghanistan TPS Act of 2026
To designate Afghanistan under section 244 of the Immigration and Nationality Act to permit nationals of Afghanistan to be eligible for temporary protected status under such section, and for other purposes.
This bill, HB9899, proposes to allow people from Afghanistan to qualify for temporary protected status (TPS) in the U.S. TPS is a special immigration status that lets people stay in the country if their home country is too dangerous for them to return to. This bill aims to help Afghan nationals who are already in the U.S. by giving them temporary protection from deportation and the ability to work legally.
If passed, the bill would affect Afghan nationals who are currently in the United States. It would give them a temporary reprieve from deportation and allow them to legally work here. This could help many Afghans who are struggling due to the ongoing situation in their home country.
As of now, the bill has just been introduced in the House of Representatives and has been referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary for further review. This means it's in the early stages of the legislative process, and more steps are needed before it can become law. We will keep you updated as it progresses.
