Temporary Protected Status (TPS): A Lifeline for Nationals of Designated Countries
Temporary Protected Status (TPS) is a humanitarian immigration status granted to nationals of countries facing:
Ongoing armed conflict (e.g., war or civil unrest).Environmental disasters (e.g., earthquakes, hurricanes).
Extraordinary conditions preventing safe return.
TPS allows eligible individuals to stay and work legally in the U.S. until conditions in their home country improve.
Why Apply for TPS?
- Protection from deportation: Live legally in the U.S. while TPS is active.
- Work authorization (EAD): Get a valid Employment Authorization Document (EAD) to work legally.
- Travel Authorization (Advance Parole): Apply for permission to travel internationally and return safely.
- Temporary but renewable: TPS is granted for a specific period but can be extended by the U.S. government.
Who is Eligible for TPS?
To qualify, you must:
- Be a national of a TPS-designated country (or a habitual resident if stateless).
- Have continuously lived in the U.S. since the designated date for your country.
- Have continuously maintained physical presence in the U.S. since the TPS designation.
- File for TPS within the designated registration period or meet late-filing criteria.
- Have no disqualifying criminal convictions (e.g., two misdemeanors or one felony).
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How to Apply for TPS Visa
Check Your Country’s TPS Designation
Visit the USCIS website or consult one of our immigration attorneys to confirm if your country is designated for TPS.
File Form I-821
- Complete and submit Form I-821 to USCIS.
- Pay the required fees (or request a fee waiver if eligible).
Apply for a Work Permit (Optional – Form I-765)
Submit Form I-765 if you want an Employment Authorization Document (EAD).
If granted, you can legally work in the U.S. while under TPS protection.
Attend Biometrics Appointment
USCIS may require fingerprints, photos, and background checks.
Wait for USCIS Decision
- If you have past immigration violations or criminal records, submit Form I-192 to request a waiver.
Biometrics & Background Check
Attend a biometrics appointment for fingerprints and background verification.
Wait for USCIS Decision
- If approved, you will receive TPS status and work authorization.
- If denied, USCIS will notify you of appeal options.
Apply for Travel Authorization (Optional – Form I-131)
File Form I-131 for Advance Parole if you need to travel internationally.