CHICAGO TEMPORARY PROTECTED STATUS IMMIGRATION LAWYERS
Temporary protected status (TPS) is a non-immigrant temporary immigration status granted by the U.S. government, to foreign nationals whose country’s conditions are unsafe for them to return or unable to handle the return of their citizens. As the name suggests, TPS provides only temporary protection and it does not lead to a path to U.S. residency or citizenship. However, TPS does not prevent you from becoming a lawful U.S. resident via other means such as asylum, marriage with U.S. citizens, employment visa/green card or other qualified immigration benefits. Call 773-687-0549 or contact CIPOLLA LAW GROUP today, if you want to meet with our Chicago immigration lawyers and know more about Temporary protected status.
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Designated Temporary Protected Status Countries
The list of countries that are designated by the U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security changes over time as the designation of TPS depends on the conditions of a country. Currently, Secretary Mayorkas has designated some of the following countries for Temporary Protected Status for 18 months.
| Designated TPS Countries | Application Dates | Criteria | TPS Protection Period |
| Ukraine | April 19, 2022 – Oct 2023, 22 | Continuous Residence in US since April 11, 2022 | 18 months |
| Cameron | Not yet open | 18 months | |
| Sudan | April 19, 2022 – Oct 23, 2023 | Continuous Residence in U.S. since March 1, 2022 Continuous Physical Presence since April 19, 2022 | 18 months |
| Afghanistan | Not yet open | 18 months | |
| Venezuela | March 9, 2021 – Sept. 9, 2022 | Continuous Residence in U.S. Since March 8, 2021 Continuous Physical Presence in U.S. Since March 9, 2021 | 18 months |
Temporary Protected Status Benefits
With TPS, applicants can apply for a work permit (employment authorization) and can remain lawfully in the United States. In some situations, TPS applicants may apply for advance parole to travel outside of the U.S. TPS continuation is dependent upon the country being re-designated.
Chicago Temporary Protected Status Immigration Lawyers
As most humanitarian relief programs such as Temporary Protected Status must be filed before the application deadline. If you came to the U.S. due to wars or natural disasters or other difficult situations in your home country, please call 773-687-0549 or contact CIPOLLA LAW GROUP today for a consultation. We have over 30 years of combined experience and excellent approval and client reviews for helping immigrants to settle in the U.S. Our Chicago temporary protected status immigration lawyers French, Spanish, Chinese, Portuguese and Italian.