TPS Extended for Haitians

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Haitian nationals who have Temporary Protected Status (TPS) now have until July 22, 2014, to "re-register" for status for an additional 18 months.

If you are a Haitian TPS beneficiary who wants to re-register, you should apply as soon as possible. The necessary forms are Form I-821, Application for Temporary Protected Status, and Form I-765, Application for Employment Authorization. The Form I-821 application fee is not required; however, anyone 14 years of age and older must pay a biometric services fee or submit a fee waiver request. For work authorization, the Form I-765 fee (or a fee-waiver request) is required. If you do not want work authorization, you must still submit a completed Form I-765 but do not need to submit the I-765 fee.

For more information, please see the USCIS website here. 

DHS Extends Temporary Protected Status for Haitians

USCIS announced earlier this month that DHS extended temporary protected status (TPS) for Haiti for another 18 months. The extension also includes suspension of some requirements for F-1 nonimmigrant Haitian students. The extension will last between January 23, 2013 through July 22, 2014. Those who wish to extend TPS status must re-register during the 60-day re-registration period that runs through November 13, 2012. Applications will be accepted until November 30, 2012. The TPS beneficiaries are those who continually resided in the United States since January 12, 2011. 

The extension allows re-registrants to request for a new Employment Authorization Document (EAD). Current EADs that have an expiration date of January 22, 2013 will now expire on July 22, 2013 - this will allow USCIS to process new EADs before the old EADs expire. 

The F-1 students will continue "to obtain employment authorization, work an increased number of hours while school is in session, and reduce their course load, while maintaining their F-1 student statues." The extension here will last through July 22, 2012. 

For more information, go to www.uscis.gov/tps. 

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USCIS Extends Haiti's TPS

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced on September 21, 2012, that it will extend Haiti's temporary protected status (TPS). Department of Homeland Security (DHS) will release a set of guidelines within the next week  Individuals who qualify must have lived continuously in the United States since January 12, 2011. Stay tuned for more information on additional guidance as it is released by DHS.

Click here to read the official announcement.

For representation, please contact Glickman Turley LLP at 617-399-7770. 

Glickman Turley's experienced attorneys represent individuals on a wide range of immigration matters, as well as other legal issues. Please contact our attorneys if you wish to discuss representation on immigration matters, real estate purchase and sales, condominium associations, criminal defense, non-profit law, civil litigation, business litigation, business law, trademark law, probate matters including wills, powers of attorney, health care proxy, same-sex co-parent adoptions, guardianships, animal law, or LGBT legal matters.    

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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Department of Homeland Security ("DHS") Extends Temporary Protected Status ("TPS") for Haitians in the United States

The Department of Homeland Security ("DHS") today extended Temporary Protected Status ("TPS") for Haitians living in the United States for an additional 18 months. Shortly, DHS will issue eligibility requirements and instructions for how to register (those who entered the US within one year after the earthquake) and re-register (those who have alaredy been granted TPS status).
This means that those Haitian citizens, in the United States, who have been granted TPS as victims of last year's earthquake are able to remain in the United States for another year and one half. DHS's order also extends eligibility for Haitians who may not have met with criteria for TPS previously. Initially, only those Haitians who were in the United States at the time of the earthquake were able to apply for TPS relief. Now, under the new order, eligible Haitians who came to the United States within one year after the earthquake may be eligible to obtain TPS status. This measure provides much-need relief to many Haitians who were devastated by the effects of the earthquake and fled to the United States to seek safety.

01/22/2011 Deadline for Haiti TPS Registration

January 22, 2011 is the last day to register for Temporary Protected Status for Haitians. The general requirements for TPS eligibility are 1) to be a Haitian, 2) who has resided in the U.S. since January 12, 2010, and 3) has been physically present in the U.S. since January 21, 2010. There are other eligibility issues, such as criminal convictions, that may make you ineligible for Haiti TPS even if you meet those general requirements.For more information about TPS, see www.uscis.gov. Please contact our attorneys if you have additional questions about TPS.