White House Terminates TPS and DED for Liberians

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Nationals of Liberia have been eligible for either Temporary Protected Status (TPS) or Deferred Enforced Departure (DED) since 1991. In Summary:

The termination of DED for all Liberian beneficiaries is effective March 31, 2019;
A 12 month wind down period, beginning on March 31, 2018, during which current Liberian DED beneficiaries who satisfy the description below may remain in the United States; and
As part of that wind-down, continued authorization for employment for 12 months, from March 31, 2018, for current Liberian DED beneficiaries who qualify.