Afghanistan, June 6 -- The U.S. State Department stated that Afghan TPS holders were expected to apply for permanent residency before the temporary status ended.
The U.S. State Department has responded to growing concerns over the cancellation of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Afghan refugees, stating that individuals under this program were expected to apply for permanent residency.
Deputy State Department Spokesperson Tommy Pigott stated during a press briefing on Thursday, June 5, that TPS was always intended to be a short-term benefit. He emphasized that the status would eventually end, and beneficiaries should have made efforts toward more stable immigration pathways.
Pigott also stressed the importance of ensuring that Afghan...