Temporary Protected Status (TPS)
Learn about Temporary Protected Status (TPS) and find important information for current TPS holders.
What is Temporary protected status (TPS)?
TPS is a temporary legal status that provides protection from deportation for as long as your TPS remains valid. TPS holders are also eligible for a work permit (Employment Authorization Document or EAD) and can apply for permission to travel outside of the U.S.
You may be eligible for TPS if you are living in the U.S. and are from any of the following countries. Click on your country to read important updates and information about TPS.
Afghanistan
You may be eligible for TPS if you have been in the U.S. since:
September 20, 2023
Learn about TPS for your country on the USCIS website.
If you think you may be eligible for TPS or need to renew your TPS, request an appointment with ILAP.
I HAVE TPS FROM AFGHANISTAN:
Updated: May 2022
Updated: September 2022
Burma/MYANMAR
You may be eligible for TPS if you have been in the U.S. since:
March 21, 2024
Learn about TPS for your country on the USCIS website.
If you think you may be eligible for TPS or need to renew your TPS, request an appointment with ILAP.
I HAVE TPS FROM BURMA/MYANMAR:
Updated: May 2022
Updated: September 2022
cameroon
You may be eligible for TPS if you have been in the U.S. since:
October 5, 2023
Learn about TPS for your country on the USCIS website.
If you think you may be eligible for TPS or need to renew your TPS, request an appointment with ILAP.
I HAVE TPS FROM CAMEROON:
Updated: May 2022
Updated: September 2022
El salvador
You may be eligible for TPS if you have been in the U.S. since:
February 13, 2001
Learn about TPS for your country on the USCIS website.
If you think you may be eligible for TPS or need to renew your TPS, request an appointment with ILAP.
I HAVE TPS FROM EL SALVADOR:
Updated: May 2022
Updated: September 2022
ETHIOPIA
You may be eligible for TPS if you have been in the U.S. since:
October 20, 2022
Learn about TPS for your country on the USCIS website.
If you think you may be eligible for TPS or need to renew your TPS, request an appointment with ILAP.
I HAVE TPS FROM ETHIOPIA:
Updated: May 2022
Updated: September 2022
Haiti
You may be eligible for TPS if you have been in the U.S. since:
November 6, 2022
Learn about TPS for your country on the USCIS website.
If you think you may be eligible for TPS or need to renew your TPS, request an appointment with ILAP.
I HAVE TPS FROM HAITI:
Updated: May 2022
Updated: September 2022
Honduras
You may be eligible for TPS if you have been in the U.S. since:
December 30, 1998
Learn about TPS for your country on the USCIS website.
If you think you may be eligible for TPS or need to renew your TPS, request an appointment with ILAP.
I HAVE TPS FROM HONDURAS:
Updated: May 2022
Updated: September 2022
Nepal
You may be eligible for TPS if you have been in the U.S. since:
June 24, 2015
Learn about TPS for your country on the USCIS website.
If you think you may be eligible for TPS or need to renew your TPS, request an appointment with ILAP.
I HAVE TPS FROM NEPAL:
Updated: May 2022
Updated: September 2022
Nicaragua
You may be eligible for TPS if you have been in the U.S. since:
December 30, 1998
Learn about TPS for your country on the USCIS website.
If you think you may be eligible for TPS or need to renew your TPS, request an appointment with ILAP.
I HAVE TPS FROM NICARAGUA:
Updated: May 2022
Updated: September 2022
Somalia
You may be eligible for TPS if you have been in the U.S. since:
January 11, 2023
Learn about TPS for your country on the USCIS website.
If you think you may be eligible for TPS or need to renew your TPS, request an appointment with ILAP.
I HAVE TPS FROM SOMALIA:
Updated: May 2022
Updated: September 2022
South Sudan
You may be eligible for TPS if you have been in the U.S. since:
September 4, 2023
Learn about TPS for your country on the USCIS website.
If you think you may be eligible for TPS or need to renew your TPS, request an appointment with ILAP.
I HAVE TPS FROM SOUTH SUDAN:
Updated: May 2022
Updated: September 2022
Sudan
You may be eligible for TPS if you have been in the U.S. since:
August 16, 2023
Learn about TPS for your country on the USCIS website.
If you think you may be eligible for TPS or need to renew your TPS, request an appointment with ILAP.
I HAVE TPS FROM SUDAN:
Updated: May 2022
Updated: September 2022
SYRIA
You may be eligible for TPS if you have been in the U.S. since:
January 25, 2024
Learn about TPS for your country on the USCIS website.
If you think you may be eligible for TPS or need to renew your TPS, request an appointment with ILAP.
I HAVE TPS FROM SYRIA:
Updated: May 2022
Updated: September 2022
Ukraine
You may be eligible for TPS if you have been in the U.S. since:
August 16, 2023
Learn about TPS for your country on the USCIS website.
If you think you may be eligible for TPS or need to renew your TPS, request an appointment with ILAP.
I HAVE TPS FROM UKRAINE:
Updated: May 2022
Updated: September 2022
Venezuela
You may be eligible for TPS if you have been in the U.S. since:
July 31, 2023
Learn about TPS for your country on the USCIS website.
If you think you may be eligible for TPS or need to renew your TPS, request an appointment with ILAP.
I HAVE TPS FROM VENEZUELA:
Updated: May 2022
Updated: September 2022
Yemen
You may be eligible for TPS if you have been in the U.S. since:
December 29, 2022
Learn about TPS for your country on the USCIS website.
If you think you may be eligible for TPS or need to renew your TPS, request an appointment with ILAP.
I HAVE TPS FROM YEMEN:
Updated: May 2022
Updated: September 2022
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