Temporary Protection

Explore all research, analysis, and commentary on the policies around temporary protection and the types of statuses considered and offered.

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Will the Taliban’s Takeover Lead to a New Refugee Crisis from Afghanistan?

The Taliban's return risks deepening Afghanistan's displacement crisis. Whether a large-scale refugee exodus materializes depends heavily on governance, aid, and regional dynamics.

U.S. Government Rush to Evacuate Afghan Allies and Allocate Sufficient Special Visas Comes at Eleventh Hour

As U.S. forces withdrew from Afghanistan in 2021, chronic processing failures left tens of thousands of Afghans in limbo, prompting last-minute legislative and evacuation efforts.

An Afghan man speaks to an interpeter working with the U.S. Marine Corps.

Border Challenges Dominate, But Biden’s First 100 Days Mark Notable Under-the-Radar Immigration Accomplishments

President Joe Biden's first 100 days brought sweeping immigration changes. But a record surge of border arrivals exposed significant gaps between promises and policy capacity.

President Joe Biden speaks to journalists at the White House.

The Evolving Approach to Refugee Protection in Turkey: Assessing the Practical and Political Needs

Turkey hosts more refugees than any other country but faces structural barriers to durable integration. The EU-Turkey deal is an uncertain basis for sustained cooperation.

Families at Syrian refugee camp in Suruc, Turkey receive relief supplies

Obama Administration Action Benefitting DREAMers a Game-Changer in U.S. Immigration Debate

In 2012, the Obama administration offered deportation relief to as many as 1.8 million DREAMers, reshaping the U.S. immigration debate.

Key Factors, Unresolved Issues in New Deferred Action Program for Immigrant Youth Will Determine Its Success

As DACA launched in August 2012, unresolved questions threatened to determine the program's reach and success.

DREAM Act Passes in the House during Lame-Duck Session, But Faces Uphill Battle in Senate

The U.S. House passed the DREAM Act in December 2010, but MPI estimated just 755,000 of 1.9 million eligible youth would be likely to gain lawful permanent residence.

Haiti Tragedy Raises Important Immigration Issues for the United States

The 2010 Haiti earthquake prompted Temporary Protected Status for Haitians in the United States.

Immigration Reform Bill and DHS Restructuring Focus on Enforcement and Facilitation

A U.S. Senate bill introduced July 19, 2005, pairs $12 billion in new enforcement with a temporary worker program requiring migrants to apply from abroad.