Monday, January 30, 2012

Temporary Protected Status: Designated Countries, Deadlines, and Application Fees

The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) provides Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for immigrants to the United States who are unable to return to their home countries safely because of ongoing armed conflict, an environmental disaster or epidemic, or other extraordinary or temporary conditions. Within the designated time frame, an individual who is granted TPS will not be removable from the United States and will be qualified to obtain an employment authorization document (EAD). The individual may obtain authorization to travel as well.

TPS is a temporary benefit that does not lead to lawful permanent residency or any other immigration status. But an individual who applies for TPS simultaneously may apply for nonimmigrant status, file for adjustment of status based on an immigrant petition, or apply for any other immigrant benefit or protection so long as the individual meets the eligibility requirements.

Currently, the following countries are on the TPS designated list: El Salvador, Haiti, Honduras, Nicaragua, Somalia, Sudan and South Sudan.

For a complete list of TPS of designated time periods, fees, applications and other important information, click here.


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