The Trump administration has officially ended Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for around 4,000 Myanmar nationals residing in the United States. This decision, announced on November 24, 2025, comes after a review by Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, who cited improvements in governance and stability in Myanmar. TPS was initially granted following a military coup in 2021, which created dangerous conditions for returnees. Critics, including Human Rights Watch and the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, argue that the situation remains precarious, with ongoing military operations and a lack of control in many regions. They contend that the upcoming elections cannot be considered free or fair, especially with the military's history of suppressing dissent and the jailing of democratic leaders. The U.S. State Department continues to advise against travel to Myanmar due to armed conflict and civil unrest.