What Is Temporary Protected Status (TPS)?
By: LawInfo
TPS is a temporary benefit that allows those individuals from certain designated countries, who are already in the United States, to legally live and work in the U.S. temporarily. The Secretary of Homeland Security may designate a country for TPS to individuals who are temporarily unable to return to their home country due to certain conditions in their country. TPS status is granted from six (6) to eighteen (18) months and may be extended.
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Additional Temporary Protected Status FAQs
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How Do I Apply For Tps?
A: If you are applying for TPS for the first time, you must complete USCIS Form I-821 (Application for Temporary Protected Status) and submit a filing fee, … More
