tps

DHS Extends TPS for Somalia

The Department of Homeland Security has extended and redesignated Somalia for Temporary Protected Status for 18 months, from March 18, 2023 to September 17, 2024. TPS is granted to certain groups of people in the wake of natural disasters, wars,…

Khadija DerrickJuly 27, 2023

Immigration

Registration Process Starts for Ethiopia TPS

The Department of Homeland Security announced on October 21, 2022 that Ethiopia has been designated for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for 18 months, from December 12, 2022 to June 12, 2024.

Khadija DerrickMarch 17, 2023

Immigration

DHS to Extend the 2021 TPS Designation for Haiti for 18 Months

The Department of Homeland Security has announced the TPS for Haiti been extended for an additional 18 months. Haiti was originally granted TPS from August 3, 2021, until February 3, 2023.

Khadija DerrickMarch 3, 2023

Immigration

Ethiopia Granted TPS Status

The Department of Homeland Security announced on October 21, 2022 that Ethiopia has been designated for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for 18 months as a result of the ongoing armed conflict in the country.

Khadija DerrickDecember 16, 2022

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Immigration

Can I travel to a U.S. territory like Puerto Rico if I have DACA?

The answer is most likely yes. It is technically safe for someone under Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, “DACA” and individuals under Temporary Protected Status, “TPS” to travel to U.S. territories like Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands.

Khadija DerrickDecember 1, 2022

Immigration

November 2022 Update on TPS Protection

November 2022 Update on TPS protection for TPS countries the government was attempting to terminate TPS designation.

Khadija DerrickNovember 25, 2022

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Deportation & Humanitarian Immigration Immigration

Updates on TPS protection and EAD validity for TPS countries the government was attempting to terminate TPS designation

Temporary Protected Status, “TPS” has been the subject of much litigation where the prior Trump administration had attempted to end TPS designation for many countries.

Khadija DerrickNovember 1, 2022

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Deportation & Humanitarian Immigration Immigration

Venezuelan Temporary Protected Status Re-Registration Announced

Beneficiaries under the initial designation for Temporary Protected Status, “TPS” for Venezuela that have been residing in the United States since March 8, 2021, will be eligible to re-register or renew their TPS.

Khadija DerrickOctober 20, 2022

Immigration

What is the firm resettlement bar?

The firm resettlement bar is a basis to disqualify an applicant for Asylum and an applicant for Temporary Protected Status.

Khadija DerrickOctober 17, 2022

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Immigration

Is it appropriate for USCIS to apply its new July 1, 2022 policy in considering whether a TPS authorized travel is as an inspection and admission?

The criteria to determine appropriate application of the current July 1st, 2022 policy is substantially based on law articulated in the federal district court decision.

Khadija DerrickOctober 13, 2022

Immigration

What is Advanced Parole?

Advance parole is a travel document issued by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, “USCIS” that authorizes certain noncitizens inside the United States to depart and return to the United States after temporary travel abroad.

Khadija DerrickOctober 13, 2022

Immigration

Can a TPS holder who traveled on parole before USCIS’s 2022 policy change still qualify for adjustment of status?

This new policy centered around USCIS’s new interpretation of rules where they concluded that a TPS beneficiary who travels with proper travel authorization is considered an alien that is admitted and inspected into the United States potentially qualifying for a…

Khadija DerrickOctober 12, 2022

Immigration

TPS for Syrian Nationals Extended

The Department of Homeland Security has extended and redesignated Syria for Temporary Protected Status for 18 months, from October 1, 2022 to March 31, 2024.

Khadija DerrickSeptember 30, 2022

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Immigration

The Return of Adjustment of Status for TPS Holders who Travel on Advance Parole

The last two years have seen significant developments resulting in changes in the interpretation of law by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Service, “USCIS” that has affected a beneficiary of Temporary Protected Status, “TPS” and the potential path towards…

Khadija DerrickAugust 29, 2022

Immigration

DHS to Extend TPS for Venezuela for 18 Months

The Department of Homeland Security has announced the TPS for Venezuela has been extended for an additional 18 months.

Khadija DerrickJuly 27, 2022

Deportation & Humanitarian Immigration Immigration

DHS Designates Afghanistan for TPS

The Department of Homeland Security announced on May 19, 2021 that Afghanistan has been designated for Temporary Protected Status for 18 months from May 20, 2022 to November 20, 2023.

Khadija DerrickJune 9, 2022

Immigration

Ukrainian citizens can now apply for a TPS

Ukrainian nationals can now apply for a Temporary Protected Status in the U.S.

Khadija DerrickJune 6, 2022

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Immigration

Cameroon Granted TPS Status

The Department of Homeland Security announced on April 15, 2022 that Cameroon has been designated for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for 18 months as a result of the ongoing armed conflict in the country.

Khadija DerrickApril 22, 2022

Deportation & Humanitarian Immigration Immigration

DHS Designates Sudan for TPS, Extends South Sudan

The Department of Homeland Security has announced that it has designated Sudan for TPS and has extended TPS for South Sudan for an additional 18 months.

Khadija DerrickMarch 30, 2022

Immigration

DHS Designates Ukraine for TPS

The Department of Homeland Security announced on March 3, 2021 that Ukraine has been designated for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) as a result of Russia’s invasion on Ukraine.

Khadija DerrickMarch 3, 2022

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Immigration

Is it possible to file late for TPS protection/registration?

If you are from a TPS designated country, you will first have to confirm whether initial registration is still open for your country or if you have TPS whether you are eligible to apply for re-registration during the re-registration period.

Khadija DerrickFebruary 1, 2022

H-1B and E-3 Visa Immigration

Can I maintain H-1B temporary immigration status and status under TPS at the same time?

Yes, a temporary immigration status is a legal immigration status allowing for a noncitizen to be present in the United State for a specific reason, usually for a specific period of time or when the reason for the visit has…

Khadija DerrickJanuary 12, 2022

Immigration

DHS Re-Designates Somalia For TPS

The Department of Homeland Security has extended and redesignated Somalia for Temporary Protected status. The extension is for 18 months, from September 18, 2021 to March 17, 2023.

Khadija DerrickJuly 26, 2021