Nationals of 5 Countries Now Eligible for First-Time TPS Registration | Joseph & Hall P.C.

As we famous again in March, USCIS has begun accepting preliminary Non permanent Protected Standing (“TPS”) registration for Syria and Venezuela. Along with these two international locations, nationals from Burma, Somalia, and Yemen can now apply for Non permanent Protected Standing as properly. Of the 5 international locations, Venezuela and Burma are the one two that weren’t beforehand TPS-designated.

For people in america from these international locations, this grant of TPS acts as a safety from elimination proceedings and contains employment authorization to legally work in america. Because the identify suggests, this standing is barely short-term, nonetheless the Division of Homeland Safety might renew nationwide TPS designations indefinitely.

Sure eligibility necessities apply, together with a bar for candidates who’ve been convicted of any felony or two or extra misdemeanors in america (see extra eligibility necessities right here). The next registration deadlines are additionally relevant:

For Burma (Myanmar), an applicant will need to have constantly resided in america since March 11, 2021 and have had bodily presence within the U.S. since Could 25, 2021. They can register for TPS till November 21, 2021. The TPS designation is thru November 25, 2022.

For Somalia, an applicant will need to have constantly resided in america since July 19, 2021, and have bodily presence within the U.S. from September 18, 2021 ahead. The registration interval for preliminary TPS runs till March 17, 2023. People from Somalia who have already got TPS might re-register for the standing till September 20, 2021. The TPS designation is thru March 17, 2023.

For Syria, an applicant will need to have constantly resided in america since March 19, 2021 and have had steady bodily presence within the U.S. since March 31, 2021. The registration interval for preliminary TPS runs till September 15, 2021. The re-registration interval for Syria already closed on Could 18, 2021. The TPS designation is thru September 30, 2022.

For Venezuela, people will need to have constantly resided in america since March 8, 2021 and have had bodily presence within the U.S. since March 9, 2021. The registration interval for preliminary candidates runs till September 5, 2021. The TPS designation is thru September 9, 2022.

For Yemen, people will need to have constantly resided in america since July 5, 2021 and have steady bodily presence within the U.S. from September 4, 2021 ahead. The registration interval for preliminary candidates runs till March 3, 2023. People from Somalia who have already got TPS might re-register for the standing till September 7, 2021. The TPS designation runs via March 3, 2023.

In the event you assume you or a liked one could also be eligible for Non permanent Protected Standing, please contact our workplace schedule a session at this time.