Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem announced the decision on Monday, claiming conditions in Afghanistan have improved and no longer meet the requirements for continued protection under the TPS program.

Afghanistan received TPS under the Biden administration following the U.S. military withdrawal and the Taliban’s return to power. The United States focused on evacuating Afghan nationals who had assisted U.S. forces. The designation was extended in 2023 and is set to expire on May 20.