The U.S. government announced in July 2024 that it is extending and redesignating Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haiti through February 3, 2026. ILAP shares information about that announcement and how to apply for Haiti TPS in Maine.
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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.
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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.
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