On January 10, 2005, the US Department of Homeland Security announced temporary relief measure for nationals of countries affected by the Asian tsunami, including:
- Burma (Myanmar)
- India
- Indonesia
- Malaysia
- Maldives
- Somalia
- Sri Lanka
- Thailand
DHS has announced “temporary relief measures” that are now available to those individuals who (as a result of the destruction and humanitarian crisis in Southeast Asia):
- Are unable to return to their home country or
- Are currently traveling in the United States.
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