AnaMaria Rivera Law Firm
Temporary Protected
Status (TPS)
At AnaMaria Rivera Law Firm, we provide comprehensive assistance to individuals seeking protection under the Temporary Protected Status (TPS) program. Our goal is to help you obtain and maintain this status, which allows you to live and work legally in the United States temporarily.
Temporary Protected Status (TPS) is a humanitarian program granted by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to nationals of countries affected by armed conflict, natural disasters, or other extraordinary conditions. This status protects beneficiaries from deportation and allows them to work in the United States while their home country remains designated under TPS.
Eligibility Criteria
To qualify for TPS, applicants must meet the following requirements:
Nationality of a Designated Country
You must be a national of a country designated under the TPS program by the DHS. Some examples include El Salvador, Venezuela, Honduras, and Haiti.
Continuous Residence
You must have continuously resided in the U.S. since the date designated by DHS for your country of origin.
Timely Registration
You must have registered during the designated registration period or during re-registration.
Eligibility
You must not have been convicted of any serious crimes or certain misdemeanors and must meet other admissibility requirements.
Application
Process
- Initial Evaluation
We evaluate your eligibility for TPS based on your nationality, residence history, and other factors.. - Filing Form I-821
We complete and file Form I-821, Application for Temporary Protected Status, along with Form I-765 to apply for work authorization. - Fingerprinting and Biometrics
You will attend a biometrics appointment for fingerprinting and background checks. - Final Decision
Once your application is reviewed, USCIS will issue a decision. If approved, you will receive authorization to live and work legally in the U.S. under TPS.
Required
Documentation
Proof of nationality (passport, birth certificate, etc.).
Proof of continuous residence in the U.S. (utility bills, lease agreements, etc.).
Completed Form I-821.
Form I-765 to apply for work authorization.
Government-issued photo ID.- Any other relevant documentation depending on your case.
Proof of nationality (passport, birth certificate, etc.).
Proof of continuous residence in the U.S. (utility bills, lease agreements, etc.).
Completed Form I-821.
Form I-765 to apply for work authorization.
Government-issued photo ID.
Protection from Deportation:
TPS beneficiaries cannot be deported while their country of origin is designated under the program.
Work Authorization
TPS holders can apply for and receive an Employment Authorization Document (EAD), allowing them to work legally in the U.S.
Renewable Status
TPS can be renewed as long as the country of origin remains designated under the program.
Access to Public Services
TPS beneficiaries may be eligible for certain public benefits depending on state and local laws.
Frequently Asked Questions/h2>
The duration of TPS depends on the designation of your country of origin. DHS regularly reviews the conditions in the country and decides whether to extend or terminate the designation.
Yes, you can apply for a travel permit, known as “Advance Parole,” before leaving the U.S. Without this permit, you may lose your TPS status.
No, TPS is a temporary status and does not directly lead to permanent residency. However, some beneficiaries may be eligible for other forms of adjustment of status or visas.
