Understanding TPS, DED, and Humanitarian Parole
Temporary Protected Status, TPS and Deferred Enforced Departure, DED allow people who are already in the United States whose countries are currently undergoing civil strife or in the midst of some sort of disaster to remain in the United States until conditions in their home country improve. Those who receive TPS or DED are eligible for a work permit during the time period. The United States government must initially indicate that your country is unsafe to return to and place your country on the TPS list. See I.N.A. § 244, 8 U.S.C. § 1254. You must be living in the United States when TPS is established in order to qualify and submit an application to USCIS.
DED is a temporary form of relief that enables you to stay and work in the United States for a certain period of time if you are from a country in the midst of civil or political conflict. DED is analogous to TPS except a decision to grant it comes directly from the United States President rather than from the Department of Homeland Security. DED does not extend to the following people:
Humanitarian Parole is a request that you can make to USCIS if you have a compelling need to come to the United States in an emergency circumstance but have no way to get in under any visa category or are inadmissible. Humanitarian Parole does not grant any benefit besides the right to be in the United States for a limited time period.
TPS is a temporary immigration status granted to nationals of specific countries facing ongoing armed conflict, environmental disasters, or other extraordinary conditions. Those with TPS cannot be deported from the U.S. and may be eligible for work authorization during the TPS period.
Eligibility is determined based on the country of origin. To qualify for TPS, you must:
TPS is granted for a limited period, typically 6 to 18 months, and can be extended if the conditions in the country of origin remain unsafe. The U.S. Government grants extensions, and TPS recipients must re-register during each extension period.
TPS holders generally cannot travel outside the U.S. unless they obtain advance parole from USCIS. If you leave the U.S. without advance parole, you may lose your TPS status and may not be allowed to return.
TPS alone does not provide a pathway to a green card. However, if you are eligible through other means such as family sponsorship, employment-based petition, or asylum, you can apply for a green card while in TPS status. Be sure to check your eligibility with an immigration attorney.
Yes, you need to re-register for TPS if the status is extended for your country. USCIS will announce the re-registration period and provide instructions on how to renew your TPS. Be sure to follow all instructions and deadlines to maintain your status.
TPS provides temporary protection from deportation. However, you could still be deported if you:
Yes, TPS recipients are eligible to apply for work authorization while their TPS status is valid.
If TPS is terminated or not renewed, you may lose your protection from deportation and work authorization. You must leave the U.S. or apply for another form of legal status if you are eligible. If you have been in the U.S. unlawfully for a long period, you may face immigration penalties.
TPS does not grant derivative status to family members such as spouses or children. However, if a TPS holder applies for family-based immigration or another legal status, family members may be eligible for status through that process.
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security, DHS regularly announces the designation of countries for TPS based on prevailing conditions. You can check the current list of designated countries on the USCIS website or the DHS website.
If you fail to re-register for TPS when required, you may lose your status and be subject to deportation. It is crucial to follow USCIS instructions and deadlines for re-registration.
Yes, TPS can be granted to individuals who are in the U.S. without legal status provided they meet the eligibility requirements, including being from a designated TPS country and meeting other criteria.
Yes, you can apply for TPS while your other immigration applications such as family-based petitions or asylum are pending provided you meet TPS eligibility criteria.
Understanding TPS, DED, and Humanitarian Parole
Temporary Protected Status, TPS and Deferred Enforced Departure, DED allow people who are already in the United States whose countries are currently undergoing civil strife or in the midst of some sort of disaster to remain in the United States until conditions in their home country improve. Those who receive TPS or DED are eligible for a work permit during the time period. The United States government must initially indicate that your country is unsafe to return to and place your country on the TPS list. See I.N.A. § 244, 8 U.S.C. § 1254. You must be living in the United States when TPS is established in order to qualify and submit an application to USCIS.
DED is a temporary form of relief that enables you to stay and work in the United States for a certain period of time if you are from a country in the midst of civil or political conflict. DED is analogous to TPS except a decision to grant it comes directly from the United States President rather than from the Department of Homeland Security. DED does not extend to the following people:
Humanitarian Parole is a request that you can make to USCIS if you have a compelling need to come to the United States in an emergency circumstance but have no way to get in under any visa category or are inadmissible. Humanitarian Parole does not grant any benefit besides the right to be in the United States for a limited time period.
TPS is a temporary immigration status granted to nationals of specific countries facing ongoing armed conflict, environmental disasters, or other extraordinary conditions. Those with TPS cannot be deported from the U.S. and may be eligible for work authorization during the TPS period.
Eligibility is determined based on the country of origin. To qualify for TPS, you must:
TPS is granted for a limited period, typically 6 to 18 months, and can be extended if the conditions in the country of origin remain unsafe. The U.S. Government grants extensions, and TPS recipients must re-register during each extension period.
TPS holders generally cannot travel outside the U.S. unless they obtain advance parole from USCIS. If you leave the U.S. without advance parole, you may lose your TPS status and may not be allowed to return.
TPS alone does not provide a pathway to a green card. However, if you are eligible through other means such as family sponsorship, employment-based petition, or asylum, you can apply for a green card while in TPS status. Be sure to check your eligibility with an immigration attorney.
Yes, you need to re-register for TPS if the status is extended for your country. USCIS will announce the re-registration period and provide instructions on how to renew your TPS. Be sure to follow all instructions and deadlines to maintain your status.
TPS provides temporary protection from deportation. However, you could still be deported if you:
Yes, TPS recipients are eligible to apply for work authorization while their TPS status is valid.
If TPS is terminated or not renewed, you may lose your protection from deportation and work authorization. You must leave the U.S. or apply for another form of legal status if you are eligible. If you have been in the U.S. unlawfully for a long period, you may face immigration penalties.
TPS does not grant derivative status to family members such as spouses or children. However, if a TPS holder applies for family-based immigration or another legal status, family members may be eligible for status through that process.
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security, DHS regularly announces the designation of countries for TPS based on prevailing conditions. You can check the current list of designated countries on the USCIS website or the DHS website.
If you fail to re-register for TPS when required, you may lose your status and be subject to deportation. It is crucial to follow USCIS instructions and deadlines for re-registration.
Yes, TPS can be granted to individuals who are in the U.S. without legal status provided they meet the eligibility requirements, including being from a designated TPS country and meeting other criteria.
Yes, you can apply for TPS while your other immigration applications such as family-based petitions or asylum are pending provided you meet TPS eligibility criteria.
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