city_hall

Official websites use .boston.gov

A .boston.gov website belongs to an official government organization in the City of Boston.

lock

Secure .gov websites use HTTPS

A lock or https:// means you've safely connected to the .gov website. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites.

Social Media Survey
/
We want to better understand where folks in the City of Boston are finding news and information through social media. To help with this effort, please take our quick survey today:

City Council urges TPS extension for Nepal

On April 25, 2015, Nepal was struck by an earthquake that displaced millions of individuals.

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) granted Temporary Protected Status (TPS) to more than 14,000 Nepalese suffering from the devastating impact the earthquake had on the country. As it stands, DHS is planning to terminate Nepal’s TPS designation on June, 24, 2019.

The country is still in the process of rebuilding schools, medical facilities, housing and water systems. This week the City Council adopted a resolution urging President Donald Trump and DHS to extend TPS for Nepal. The Council supports and values the positive contributions of TPS holders and their families to the community. They also previously adopted a resolution in support of extending TPS for Haitian nationals on May 17, 2017.

  • Last updated:
  • Last updated:
Back to top