TEMPORARY PROTECTED STATUS (TPS)

What would a grant of temporary protected status mean for fleeing Venezuelans?

In the midst of the government shutdown and ongoing debate over building a wall between the United States and Mexico, another immigration issue is gaining attention.  Recently, two Florida Congressmen introduced a bipartisan bill in the House which would allow Venezuelans who flee their country and come to the United States to receive temporary protected status from deportation.  Venezuela is in a state of political crisis.  A Venezuelan opposition leader recently declared himself Interim President, a move coming after several violent protests.  The chaos has led many Venezuelans to seek refuge elsewhere.  Thus far, over three million Venezuelans have sought refuge in nearby countries like Columbia, Peru, and Ecuador.

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What is the process for going from a temporary immigrant to a permanent resident?

Immigrants already in the United States can seek an adjustment of status, which will allow them to become a permanent U.S. resident without the need to return to their home country.  To be eligible for an adjustment of status, you must already be in America. If you are outside of the country, you will instead need to apply for an immigrant visa. You will need to meet several key requirements to be eligible for an adjustment of status. Our New York and New Jersey immigration lawyers discuss the steps for seeking an adjustment of status below.

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Why are so many U.S. diplomats in opposition to deportation of TPS recipients?

President Trump continues his seeming quest to deport hundreds of thousands of temporary protected status or TPS recipients.
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U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announces that current beneficiaries of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) under Honduras’ designation who want to maintain their status through the effective termination date of Jan. 5, 2020, must re-register between June 5, 2018, and Aug. 6, 2018.
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Tens of thousands of Hondurans who have lived in the United States since 1999 must prepare to leave, government officials announced Friday.
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On April 26, 2018, Secretary of Homeland Security Kirstjen M. Nielsen announced her decision to terminate the Temporary Protected Status (TPS) designation for Nepal with a delayed effective date of 12 months to allow for an orderly transition before the designation terminates on June 24, 2019.
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Recently, the Trump administration announced the reversal of the Temporary Protected Status or TPS. which has allowed over 200,000 people from El Salvador to live and lawfully work in the United States since 2001.  Originally, the TPS was granted following two destructive earthquakes that struck the nation of El Salvador.
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Ridgewood, New Jersey - Today, the Secretary of Homeland Security Kirstjen Nielsen announced the Trump administration will end Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for 200,000 individuals from El Salvador. TPS provides temporary and lawful immigration status to individuals currently in the U.S.

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What Should Haiti Nationals Do Next?

For Haitians living in the United States under the Temporary Protected Status granted to Haiti after the catastrophic earthquake in 2010, there are important changes to be aware of. On May 24, 2017,
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What will happen to the Haitians currently in America on TPS if the TPS period ends?

In 2010, an earthquake rocked the nation of Haiti, devastating the infrastructure of the already struggling country.  It is estimated that somewhere between 100,000 and 220,000 people died in the quake, while many more were left homeless.  Recognizing the horrific state of the Haitian people after the earthquake, the United States government designated Haiti for temporary protected status (TPS),

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USCIS is reminding the public that the designations of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Guinea, Liberia, and Sierra Leone terminate effective May 21, 2017.

To provide sufficient time for an orderly transition, the Department of Homeland Security gave beneficiaries under these three designations 8 months advance notice of the expiration by publishing 3 notices in the Federal Register on Sept. 22, 2016 (one for each country). These notices urged individuals who did not have another immigration status to use the time before the terminations became effective in May to prepare for and arrange their departure from the United States or to apply for other immigration benefits for which they may be eligible.
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