U.S. Offers Protection to People Who Fled War in Cameroon Temporary protected status will allow an estimated 40,000 Cameroonians to legally live and work in the United States. Author: MIRIAM JORDAN Share this:Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)Click to print (Opens in new window)MoreClick to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window)Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window)