US estimates 11, 700 Cameroonians fit for temporary protected status

Cameroonians feeling conflict in the ongoing armed conflict can now start filling under the 18-months Temporary Protected Status, the Department of Homeland Security has said.

The registration is only for those who have been in the United States since April 14, 2022, when the decision was taken. Also, those still living in the US since June 7, 2022, are eligible.

Individuals arriving in the United States after April 14, 2022 are not eligible for TPS under this designation and may be subject to removal if they have no other authorization to be in the United States. 

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DHS Announces Registration Process for Temporary Protected Status for Cameroon | USCIS

The war in Anglophone regions has caused a massive exodus of Cameroonians fleeing the devastating effects of the war.

But last year, the Trump administration repatriated dozens of Cameroonians whose asylum cases were rejected.

The US has taken other measures such as withdrawing troops and military support from Cameroon in the far north region, citing human rights abuses.