Temporary Protected Status

Help Obtaining Temporary Protection Status (TPS)

Is there a crisis in your homeland that would threaten your life, your freedom, or your safety if you returned? If so, you may be able to remain in the United States by pursuing temporary protected status (TPS) through U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS).

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Temporary protected status is only provided to those who are already in the U.S. It is given to people whose homelands are officially recognized by the U.S. Attorney General as being unsafe due to a crisis or natural disaster. War, severe civil unrest, floods, and earthquakes are amount the reasons for offering temporary protected status to the citizens of a troubled country. The designation lasts for six to 18 months and may be renewed.

Countries currently designated by the U.S. Attorney General for temporary protected status are:

  • Burundi
  • El Salvador
  • Honduras
  • Liberia
  • Nicaragua
  • Somalia
  • Sudan

Temporary protected status does not lead to permanent residency, but you can obtain a work permit while you remain in the U.S. Not every citizen of a designated country qualifies for TPS. To learn if you may be eligible, please contact R. Bracken & Associates, Attorneys at Law for a free consultation. Our experienced immigration lawyers can explain the law and let you know whether temporary protected status is an option for you.

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