For those who are in the U.S., while an extraordinary and temporary calamity, such as war or a natural disaster, has prevented their safe return home, the Attorney General of the United States may designate Temporary Protected Status for citizens of that country.
People whose countries have been designated with Temporary Protected Status may be eligible to apply for temporary authorization to remain in the U.S. and apply for work authorization. Below is a list of T.P.S eligible countries and their information:
| Designated Country | Most Recent Designation Date | Current Expiration Date | Current Re-Registration Period | Current Initial Registration Period | EAD Automatically Extended Through |
| El Salvador | March 9, 2001 | September 9, 2013 | January 9, 2012 – March 12, 2012 | N/A | September 9, 2012 |
| Haiti | July 23, 2011 | July 22, 2014 | October 1, 2012 – November 30, 2012 | N/A | July 22, 2013 |
| Honduras | January 5, 1999 | July 5, 2013 | November 4, 2011 -January 5, 2012 | N/A | July 5, 2012 |
| Nicaragua | January 5, 1999 | July 5, 2013 | November 4, 2011 -January 5, 2012 | N/A | July 5, 2012 |
| Somalia | September 18, 2012 | March 17, 2014 | May 1, 2012 – July 2, 2012 | May 1, 2012 – October 29, 2012 | NO Automatic Extension |
| Sudan | May 3, 20120 | November 2, 2014 | January 9, 2013 – March 11, 2013 | January 9, 2013 – July 8, 2013 | NO Automatic Extension |
| South Sudan | May 3, 2013 | November 2, 2014 | January 9, 2013 – March 11, 2013 | January 9, 2013 – July 8, 2013 | NO Automatic Extension |
| Syria | March 29, 2012 | September 20, 2013 | N/A | March 29, 2012 – September 25, 2012 | N/A |
To be eligible to request T.P.S., you must be physically present and continuously residing in the United States since the initial registration period of the designated country, establish that you are from the designated country, and you must not have been convicted of one felony or 2 misdemeanors. Lastly, you must have filed an application for T.P.S. during the first designation period for your home country. If you are already a T.P.S. holder and wish to renew your T.P.S. contact us now for a consultation.
There are also instances where someone may apply for Late Registration T.P.S., however many of the same initial requirements must still be met by the applicant. Rhodes Immigration Law Office has years of experience filing and renewing applications for T.P.S. Call today to speak with a knowledgeable attorney.
