New Immigration Protections Supplied to Residents of Cameroon, Afghanistan, Ukraine, South Sudan, and Sudan Residing within the U.S.
By Luke Niermann – Affiliate Legal professional
Within the final 6 weeks, the Division of Homeland Safety (DHS) introduced the designation of 5 new international locations for Momentary Protected Standing (TPS). Underneath this program, people who’re residents of a rustic designated for TPS and who’ve been residing in the US as of a sure date might apply for permission to stay in the US. If authorised, people could be allowed to remain within the U.S. for an 18-month interval.
To be eligible for TPS, people will need to have already been residing in the US as of the next dates:
- Cameroon: April 14, 2022
- Afghanistan: March 15, 2022
- Ukraine: March 1, 2022
- South Sudan: March 1, 2022
- Sudan: March 1, 2022
Other than the residency requirement, candidates should meet further eligibility necessities and endure safety and background checks.
If you happen to or somebody you already know has questions on TPS or wants help in making use of, please contact our workplace and make an appointment to talk with one among our immigration attorneys.
