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As a Rhode
island TPS Temporary Protected Status Attorney, James Howe has an in depth
understanding of the Immigration and Naturalization Law Process.
Temporary Protected Status (TPS) is a temporary immigration
status for certain eligible foreign nationals from designated
countries. Congress established a procedure that allows the Attorney
General of the United States to provide Temporary Protected
Status to aliens in the United States who are temporarily unable
to return to their homeland because of environmental disasters,
ongoing armed conflicts or other extraordinary conditions.
The Attorney General currently has designated citizens of Nicaragua,
Angola, Sierra Leone, Burundi, Somalia, El Salvador, Sudan, Honduras
and Montserrat as eligible to register for Temporary Protected
Status . Below are the requirements that must be met by
applicants for TPS:
Applicants must establish continuous physical presence and
continuous residence in the United States for a period of time
identified by the relevant regulation;
Applicants must be subject to several criminal and security-related
bars; and
Applicants must register for Temporary Protected Status
benefits within the time period identified by the relevant
regulation. (Note: If the TPS designation is extended beyond the
initial designation period, the beneficiary must timely re-register
to maintain his or her benefits under the Temporary Protected
Status program.)
Generally Temporary Protected Status is granted or extended
on an annual basis at the discretion of the Attorney General's
Office.
Generally TPS is granted or extended on an annual basis at the
discretion of the Attorney General's Office.
If approved the applicant cannot be removed or deported from the
U.S. and the applicant receives employment authorization for a
specified period of time. Each member of the family must meet the
eligibility requirements and apply independently to receive the
benefits of TPS.
Evidence that the applicant has registered for TPS prior to the
extension announced by The US Immigration Service on May 1, 2002.
(This can be an Employment Authorization Document)
Evidence that the applicant has been present in the U.S. as of
January 5, 1999 and has continually resided in the U.S. since
December 1998.
Proof that you have registered for TPS in the past (unless you are
eligible for late registration).
Birth Certificate
Two passport size photographs on white background
Stage One:
Prepare and submit application and supporting documentation with the
appropriate US Immigration Service center:
Form I-821 and Form I-765
Evidence that applicant has been present in the U.S. as of the
appropriate date and has continually resided in the U.S. since that
time
Proof that you have registered for Temporary Protected Status
in the past (unless you are eligible for late registration).
Birth certificate or supporting evidence of identity and nationality
Evidence of residency
Two passport size photographs on white background
The US Immigration Service Filing Fees
Stage Two:
Receive work authorization card in the mail (this can take 90-120
days depending on the individual US Immigration Service center
processing times and work load)
For more information regarding Immigration Law in
Rhode Island
Click here:
Immigration Law - Frequently Asked
Questions
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