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.
Read MoreThe U.S. government is offering Afghan people who are currently in the U.S. Temporary Protected Status (TPS). TPS gives people temporary protection from deportation, legal status, and a work permit (Employment Authorization Card). TPS is temporary; the current designation of Afghanistan TPS is only for 18 months and ends on November 20, 2023. After that time, the U.S. government can extend TPS or choose to end it.
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