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Temporary Protected Status provides life-saving protection for individuals who cannot safely return to their home countries, whether due to armed conflict, natural disasters, or other dangerous conditions. Although TPS can protect you from deportation, the rules are complex, and mistakes can put your status at risk. At Immigration Spurgin, we help individuals and families understand their options and plan for the future. Schedule a consultation with a Temporary Protected Status lawyer now by calling us at 915-234-1252.
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What is TPS?
TPS is a humanitarian immigration benefit that the U.S. government extends to people from certain designated countries. When this designation is in effect, qualified individuals can stay in the U.S. temporarily without other forms of legal status. Working with a TPS attorney can help you enjoy the benefits of this status:
- Protection from deportation while TPS is active
- Eligibility to apply for work authorization
- Ability to request the right to travel abroad in certain circumstances
While TPS does not offer permanent residency or citizenship, some applicants pivot from TPS to green card through employment, asylum, or family relationships.
Who is Eligible for TPS?
To qualify for TPS, applicants must be a national of a designated TPS country. They must also have maintained continuous physical presence in the United States for a set period of time and remain in the country for the required period of time. Certain criminal convictions and immigration violations can disqualify you from seeking Temporary Protected Status.
What Countries Qualify for TPS?
While this list is up-to-date at the time of writing, it’s important to note that the TPS program is subject to constant changes and terminations of certain countries’ status. The answer to “What countries qualify for TPS?” can vary from week to week. Working with a TPS attorney can help you stay informed of the latest changes. Currently, the countries that still qualify for TPS and have not reached their designated termination date include:
- Burma
- El Salvador
- Ethiopia
- Haiti
- Lebanon
- Somalia
- South Sudan
- Sudan
- Syria
- Ukraine
- Venezuela
- Yemen
Again, working with a TPS lawyer is highly recommended due to the ever-changing nature of this program. Several of the countries on this list have been subject to TPS designation removal, only for that termination to be paused per court order.
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TPS Registration and Renewal Process
To apply for TPS, you must file Form I-821, Application for Temporary Protected Status. This can be filed online. At the same time, you can submit Form I-765, Request for Employment Authorization to request the right to work. If any grounds of inadmissibility apply to you and you need a waiver, you must also file Form I-601, Application for Waiver of Grounds of Inadmissibility.
Currently, the TPS filing fee is $500 for initial registration. You may qualify for a waived TPS filing fee if you meet certain qualifications. The fee waiver form is Form I-912, Application for Fee Waiver. There is also a $30 biometric services fee. You should also submit date of entry evidence and evidence of your continuous residence within the United States.
After you submit your paperwork, USCIS will contact you to request biometrics collection. After determining your eligibility or ineligibility for a work permit, they will approve or deny your application.
TPS Renewals and Re-Registration
After you receive TPS, you must reregister during designated renewal periods. Failing to renew on time can result in loss of TPS status and work authorization, resulting in deportation. By working with a Temporary Protected Status lawyer at Immigration Spurgin, you can meet these deadlines well in advance.
Transitioning from TPS to Green Card
TPS alone does not provide a path to permanent residency or citizenship. However, some applicants may move from TPS to green card through employment, effectively replacing TPS with employment-based residency. You may also qualify for residency via family-based immigration options or adjustment of status strategies in certain situations.
TPS works with other areas of immigration law in complex ways, which is why individualized legal guidance is so important. At Immigration Spurgin, we help you both with initial TPS needs and long-term immigration solutions.
Why You Should Choose Immigration Spurgin
When you choose a TPS lawyer at Immigration Spurgin, you get access to comprehensive legal support that includes:
- TPS eligibility evaluations
- Initial TPS applications
- TPS renewals and reregistration
- Work authorization
- Travel permission filings
- Assistance after TPS designation removal or changes to your status
- Long-term immigration planning beyond TPS
We understand the stress and uncertainty that come with living in the U.S. on a temporary status. Our goal is to protect your current status while also helping you plan for the future.
Reach Out to Immigration Spurgin Today
Whether you need help with your initial TPS application, renewing your status, or looking for long-term solutions, Immigration Spurgin is here to support you. Call us at 915-234-1252 or contact us online to request your free consultation.
