Temporary Protected Status - Immigration Services

A Temporary Protected Status designation allows an immigrant to temporarily reside in the United States to escape hostile conditions in a home country. Currently, the United States designates nine countries under the TPS program: Liberia, Nicaragua, Sierra Leone, Somalia, Sudan, Montserrat, Honduras, El Salvador, and Burundi. If you apply and receive a Temporary Protected Status designation, your status should be secure for no less than six months and up to a year and a half.

The U.S. Attorney General decides whether or not to include countries based on a number of factors: is there a civil war or other armed conflict which poses a clear and present danger to the safety of people of that country? Has the country recently suffered a catastrophic environmental problem that’s rendered living conditions unbearable? Are certain individuals at risk for prosecution if they return to their home countries?

Applying for Temporary Protected Status should be straightforward. After all, you simply need to submit to fingerprinting, fill out an Employment Authorization Form (I-765), and provide a proof of residence, a Form I-21 application, two photographs, and evidence of nationality. However, the reality is that getting and keeping Temporary Protected Status can get quite complicated.

If you need help understanding the rules or fighting for your rights under TPS rules, contact the Law Offices of Eliana Phelps at 909-393-4100 during regular business hours Monday through Friday. We can give you a no obligation complimentary case evaluation. We understand immigration law backwards and forwards, and our sympathetic, hardworking staff of immigration lawyers can help you make the best decisions for your family’s future. With so much on the line, you need to get the Temporary Protected Status designation ASAP to avoid having to return to a hostile environment. Call or email us now to discuss your matter.