Nicaragua TPS [English]

The U.S. government announced that it is extending Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Nicaragua for 18 months, from January 6, 2024, to July 5, 2025. After that time, the U.S. government may again extend TPS for Nicaragua, or may choose to end it.

Legal AdvisoriesILAP MaineSeptember 20, 2023TPS, English

TPS Honduras [English]

The U.S. government announced that it is extending Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Honduras for 18 months, from January 6, 2024, to July 5, 2025. After that time, the U.S. government may again extend TPS for Honduras, or may choose to end it.

Legal AdvisoriesILAP MaineSeptember 20, 2023TPS, English

EL SALVADOR TPS [English]

The U.S. government announced that it is extending Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for El Salvador for 18 months, from September 10, 2023, through March 9, 2025. After that time, the U.S. government may again extend TPS for El Salvador, or may choose to end it.

Legal AdvisoriesILAP MaineJuly 6, 2023English, TPS

SOMALIA TPS [English]

The U.S. government announced that it is extending and redesignating Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Somalia. TPS is a temporary immigration status that gives people protection from deportation for as long as their TPS status remains valid. They are also eligible for a work permit (Employment Authorization Document or EAD), and can apply for permission to travel outside of the U.S. The new designation of Somalia TPS is for 18 months, from March 18, 2023, to September 17, 2024. After that time, the U.S. government may again extend TPS for Somalia, or may choose to end it.

Legal AdvisoriesILAP MaineMarch 28, 2023English, TPS

Temporary Protected Status for Afghanistan: Updated Guidance for OAW Afghan Parolees & Other Afghans in Maine [English]

TPS gives people temporary protection from deportation, legal status, and the ability to apply for a work permit (Employment Authorization Document). The current designation of Afghanistan TPS is for 18 months and ends on November 20, 2023. At that time, the U.S. government can extend TPS or choose to end it.

Legal AdvisoriesILAP MaineFebruary 27, 2023English, TPS

HAITI TPS [English]

The United States government announced in December 2022 that it is extending and redesignating Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haiti. TPS is a temporary immigration status that gives people protection from deportation for as long as their TPS status remains valid. They are also eligible for a work permit (Employment Authorization Document or EAD), and can apply for permission to travel outside of the U.S.

Legal AdvisoriesILAP MaineFebruary 8, 2023English, TPS

ETHIOPIA TPS [English]

The United States government is offering Temporary Protected Status (TPS) to Ethiopian nationals who have been in the U.S. since October 20, 2022. TPS gives people temporary protection from deportation, legal status, and a work permit (Employment Authorization Card). TPS is temporary. The current designation of Ethiopia TPS is for 18 months, from December 12, 2022, to June 12, 2024. Prior to the end of the designation, the U.S. government will decide whether to extend TPS for Ethiopia or to end it.

Legal AdvisoriesILAP MaineJanuary 10, 2023English, TPS

TPS Updates for El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua, Haiti, Sudan, and Nepal [English]

The U.S. government is automatically extending TPS and TPS-related documents for current TPS holders from El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua, Nepal, Haiti, and Sudan who are covered by the Ramos or Bhattarai court cases. PLEASE NOTE: There are some TPS holders from Sudan and Haiti who are NOT covered by these cases. If you have TPS from Haiti or Sudan, please read the below information carefully to find out whether you are covered by these cases.

Legal AdvisoriesNolwenn RobisonDecember 20, 2022TPS, English