Temporary Protected Status (TPS)
Temporary Protected Status (TPS) is a temporary immigration status granted by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to nationals of certain countries experiencing conditions that make it unsafe or challenging for their citizens to return. These conditions may include ongoing armed conflict, environmental disasters, or other extraordinary and temporary situations. TPS allows eligible individuals to live and work in the United States for a designated period without fear of deportation.
Given the complexities of immigration law, we strongly encourage working with an experienced immigration attorney to assist with your application. Our firm has helped hundreds of eligible noncitizens obtain TPS in the United States. Contact our immigration attorneys today to see if you and/or your loved ones might be eligible for TPS.
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Am I Eligible for TPS?
To be eligible for TPS, you must:
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Be a national of a country designated for TPS or a person without nationality who last habitually resided in such a country.
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Have been continuously physically present in the U.S. since the effective date of the most recent designation of your country.
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Have continuously resided in the U.S. since a date specified by DHS.
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Not be inadmissible to the U.S. based on certain criminal or security-related grounds.
How Do I Apply for TPS?
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Determine Eligibility: our attorneys will verify that your country is currently designated for TPS and that you meet all eligibility requirements. As of November 13, 2024, countries with TPS designations include Afghanistan, Burma (Myanmar), Cameroon, El Salvador, Ethiopia, Haiti, Honduras, Nepal, Nicaragua, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan, Syria, Ukraine, Venezuela, and Yemen.
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Complete Required Forms: next, our attorneys will file a Form I-821, Application for Temporary Protected Status, on your behalf. We can also file an I-765 application for employment authorization at the same time.
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Gather Supporting Documents: our attorneys will gather evidence of your identity, nationality, date of entry into the U.S., and continuous residence: passports, birth certificates, visas, I-94 records, utility bills, or employment records.
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Pay Applicable Fees: the fees vary TPS depending on your age and whether you are applying for an EAD. As of the latest update, the application fee for Form I-821 is $50, and the biometrics fee is $30. If applying for an EAD, there is an additional fee of $520. Fee waivers may be available for those who qualify.
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