{"id":653,"date":"2023-08-01T09:03:38","date_gmt":"2023-08-01T16:03:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.elawrencelaw.com\/blog\/?p=653"},"modified":"2023-09-06T09:07:21","modified_gmt":"2023-09-06T16:07:21","slug":"what-is-temporary-protected-status","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.elawrencelaw.com\/blog\/what-is-temporary-protected-status\/","title":{"rendered":"What Is Temporary Protected Status?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"733\" height=\"489\" src=\"https:\/\/www.elawrencelaw.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/us.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-655\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.elawrencelaw.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/us.jpg 733w, https:\/\/www.elawrencelaw.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/us-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 733px) 100vw, 733px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p>One of the immigration terms that you may encounter is Temporary Protected Status (TPS). Temporary Protected Status can only be granted through the Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security, and it is given to select foreign-born people who cannot safely go back to their homes for a variety of reasons. What is TPS, and could you be eligible for it? <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Countries Could Lead to Being Granted Temporary Protected Status? <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Temporary Protected Status is given when it is unsafe for\nsomeone to return to their home country. This can arise for a variety of\nreasons, including: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Civil war or another armed conflict<\/li><li>Environmental disasters, like tornadoes,\nhurricanes, earthquakes, or tsunamis<\/li><li>Other circumstances that can be categorized as\ntemporary and extraordinary<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>There are currently over 400,000 foreign citizens who are in\nthe United States under Temporary Protected Status, including many from\nEthiopia, Afghanistan, Venezuela, Haiti, Yemen, El Salvador, and more. However,\ndesignations will eventually expire. For example, Haiti\u2019s current extension\ndate is 8\/3\/2024. That means that, provided the conflict or situation in the\ncountry is over by August 3, 2024, your Temporary Protected Status would\nexpire. Decisions regarding extensions legally have to be made 60 days or more\nfrom the current expiration date, which is designed to give you plenty of time\nto prepare.&nbsp; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Can You Qualify for TPS?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In order to be considered eligible for Temporary Protected\nStatus, you must:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Be a national of one of the countries that is\neligible <\/li><li>File for TPS during a set period of time<\/li><li>Have been continuously present in the United\nStates since a specific date<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Are The Benefits of Getting Temporary Protected Status? <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>There are many different benefits of receiving TPS. For\nexample, you will not be considered removable from the United States or be\ndetainable due to your immigration status. Additionally, you will be eligible\nfor travel authorization and be able to apply for an employment authorization\ndocument. This gives you much more freedom during your stay in the United\nStates. In fact, hundreds of thousands of individuals with TPS are currently\nworking in the United States providing skilled labor. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Learn More About the Immigration Process from The Law Office of Elizabeth\nAnu Lawrence <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you or a loved one are concerned about felony charges or\nother convictions that might jeopardize your immigration status, choose an\nexperienced firm like the Law Office of Elizabeth Anu Lawrence to give you the\nhelp you need.&nbsp; Please give us a call at\n443.352.3201. 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