Temporary protective status (TPS) is a form of immigration relief that allows citizens from certain designated countries to remain in the United States for a specified amount of time. The function of TPS is to allow those citizens to remain in the United States because returning to their country could be hazardous to their health, safety and wellbeing.
The United States government has the sole authority to decide which countries qualify for TPS. Once a country qualifies for TPS, the government makes routine accessments to determine whether the conditions in that country have changed in a way that allows the safe return of their citizens.
The United States government can decide to extend TPS or terminate TPS during these assessments. However, the government must give at least sixty (60) days notice before a proposed termination date of TPS to a designated country. This time frame allows individuals to take care of any personal matters before departing the United States.
Recent Developments and Announcements Regarding TPS:
TPS for Honduras extended to July 5, 2018.
TPS for Nicaragua to terminate on January 5, 2019.
TPS for Haiti to terminate on July 22, 2019.
Remaining Countries with TPS and Current Termination Dates:
TPS for El Salvador extended to March 9, 2018. It is estimated that DHS will make a TPS assessment for El Salvador by January 8, 2018.
TPS for Syria extended to March 31, 2018.
TPS for Nepal extended to June 24, 2018.
TPS for Yemen extended to September 3, 2018.
TPS for Somalia extended to September 17, 2018.
TPS for Sudan to terminate on November 2, 2018.
TPS for South Sudan extended until May 2, 2019.
If you would like to determine whether you, a family or friend qualifies for Temporary Protective Status (TPS) please contact me at (301) 404-4008 or by email at roberto@rbaezlaw.com.