Overview
- The termination becomes effective on Feb. 13, 2026, after which DHS may arrest and deport Ethiopian nationals who lack another lawful status.
- DHS says roughly 5,000 people hold Ethiopian TPS, while at least one outlet reports a much higher figure, highlighting a dispute over how many will be affected.
- A voluntary departure option offers a complimentary plane ticket and a $1,000 payment when departures are reported through the CBP Home app, which may also help with future visa applications.
- TPS for Ethiopia was created in October 2022 because of armed conflict and humanitarian crises and was extended through Dec. 12, 2025 due to continued violence, particularly in Amhara.
- Ending the program will strip work authorization and benefits from those without another status, pushing some to seek alternative immigration pathways and potentially affecting their employers.