Temporary Protected Status (TPS) Attorneys In Kansas City, Missouri

What is TPS?

Temporary Protected Status (TPS) is a type of immigration relief available to people from certain countries. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) chooses which countries are designated. DHS may designate a country for TPS if it is experiencing natural disasters, armed conflicts, or other temporarily unsafe conditions. The list of countries currently designated for TPS is found on USCIS's website.

Eligibility

Nationality: Applicants must be a national or resident of a designated country.
Registration: Applicants must file for TPS during the registration period for their country.
Presence: Applicants must have been physically present in the U.S. since the date required for their country.
Residence: Applicants must have been continuously residing in the U.S. since the date required for their country.

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Benefits of TPS

If an applicant is granted TPS, they are granted temporary permission to live in the U.S. without fear of being removed. TPS does not lead to any other immigration status. However, TPS people with TPS approval are eligible for a work permit (EAD).

TPS is granted for a specific period of time, usually 6-18 months, and must be renewed. At the end of a country’s designated period, DHS reviews the country’s conditions to decide if TPS should be extended. If DHS extends TPS for a country, applicants must re-register to maintain TPS benefits.

Application Process

Submit Form I-821 to USCIS.
To apply for an Employment Authorization Document (EAD), submit Form I-765.
After filing a TPS application, applicants may receive a notice to attend a biometrics appointment with USCIS, to take their fingerprints and photographs.
If an applicant is granted TPS, they must re-register during each re-registration period for their country to maintain TPS benefits.

TPS can offer critical protection for people from certain countries. However, each country has different eligibility criteria and deadlines. Individuals with criminal records and certain immigration violations should consult an experienced immigration attorney to learn if they are eligible for TPS or

need a waiver. TPS applicants who have citizenship in multiple countries must show they meet certain criteria to qualify for TPS. Our attorneys are experienced in preparing and filing the required evidence for TPS, including individuals who are dual citizens or have complex immigration histories. Contact Martinez Immigration Law LLC today for a consultation.

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