The United States from time to time designate certain foreign countries for protected status because of the conditions in that country that prevent its nationals from returning safely; or when the country is unable to handle the return of its nationals. 

Nationals of TPS designated countries may continue to stay in the United States upon registering according to the guidelines.  It is important to note that TPS designation is temporary and grants no STATUS. 

The nationals of the designated countries must register with the USCIS during the initial filing period.  They can receive employment authorization documents and also obtain travel authorization. 

TPS period is extended, at a time for 18 months, and the country is redesignated as such.  Re-registration applications must be filed and filing period is designated.  USCIS requires an application be made for extension of TPS.

The reason for TPS designation may include:

War-torn countries or where there is ongoing armed conflict (Syria, Yemen, and many other countries)

A natural disaster like earthquake (example Haiti and Nepal was granted TPS)

Any other extraordinary but temporary condition.



 Syria: On September 23, 2019, Syria is re-designated for 18 months starting October 1st, 2019.

Yemen: Designated on September 3, 2015, redesignated on March 4th, 2017, extended till March 3, 2020.

Nepal: Designated June 24th, 2015.  TPS for Nepal will not terminate due to interim injunction in decision Ramos, et al v. Nielsen, et al., No. 18-cv-01554 (N.D. Cal. Oct. 3, 2018)

Haiti: Termination of TPS is suspended until decision in Saget v. Trump, No. 18-cv-01599 (E.D.N.Y.), 

ElSalvador, Hinduras, Nicaragua, Somalia and Sudan are other countries wo received TPS.

 Nationals of foreign countries designated for TPS may benefit from temporary protected status.  

Generally, eligible citizens are those already present in the U.S. at the time of designation or who entered the U.S. within a specified date. 

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