Afghanistan TPS Act of 2026

Sponsor: Jason Crow (Democratic-CO)July 23, 2026

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Passed One Chamber

Passed Both Chambers

Signed into Law

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Afghan nationals in the U.S. would become eligible for temporary protected status.

This bill would let Afghan nationals in the U.S. apply for Temporary Protected Status (TPS). If approved, they could live and work legally in the U.S. until July 1, 2029. The Department of Homeland Security would handle applications and work permits.

What Would Change

Today, Afghanistan is not designated for Temporary Protected Status, so its nationals in the U.S. are generally not eligible for this status. If this bill becomes law, Afghanistan would be designated for TPS, allowing eligible Afghan nationals to apply for temporary legal status, including work permits, for an initial period ending July 1, 2029.

Key Provisions

Lets Afghan nationals in the U.S. apply for Temporary Protected Status (TPS).
Sets the initial period for this TPS designation to end on July 1, 2029.
Requires Afghan nationals to have been continuously present in the U.S. since the bill becomes law to qualify for TPS.
Requires applicants to pass criminal and national security background checks.
Requires the Department of Homeland Security to process TPS applications within 90 days, with possible extensions for national security reasons.
Lets Afghan nationals granted TPS apply for permission to travel abroad for brief, temporary trips in emergencies.

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Afghanistan TPS Act of 2026

What Would Change

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