TPS SOMALIA [English]

The United States government is offering Somalis in the U.S. Temporary Protected Status (TPS).

What is TPS?

TPS gives people from Somalia who are in the U.S. temporary protection from deportation, legal status, and a work permit (Employment Authorization Card). TPS is temporary; that means it is good only for 1 or 2 years. After that time, the U.S. government can extend TPS or choose to end it.

Do I qualify for Somali TPS?

You may qualify for Somali TPS if:

  • You are a citizen of Somalia

  • You have been in the U.S. since July 19, 2021 or earlier

* Certain crimes can make you ineligible for TPS *

 

I want to apply for TPS for the first time:

To apply for TPS, you will need:

  • A Somali passport, birth certificate, or national ID;

  • A visa, even if expired, passport stamp, or any other immigration paperwork;

  • Documents showing you have been the U.S. since July 19, 2021 such as medical records, leases, work, or school records;

  • Records for any arrests, charges, and criminal court cases you may have in the U.S. at any time.

I already have TPS and want to renew:

People from Somali who already have TPS can renew their TPS. To renew your TPS, you will need:

  • Your expired work permit from the last time you applied for TPS;

  • A copy of your most recent TPS application; Records for any arrests, charges, and criminal court cases you may have in the U.S. at any time.

PLEASE NOTE: The deadline to renew your Somali TPS is September 20th, 2021

 

If you live in Maine and want to apply for or renew Somali TPS, please collect the documents listed here. For more information or to schedule an appointment please call ILAP intake at 207-780-1593 OR go to https://ilapmaine.org/get-legal-help and fill out an online request form.

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