Aiding Refugees: Initial Temporary Protected Status Applications

Temporary Protected Status (TPS) is a temporary immigration status provided to nationals of certain countries experiencing problems that make it difficult or unsafe for their nationals to be deported to those countries. Congress created TPS in the Immigration Act of 1990. It is a temporary immigration status provided to nationals of specifically designated countries that are confronting an ongoing armed conflict, environmental disaster, or extraordinary and temporary conditions. It provides a work permit and stays of deportation to foreign nationals from those countries who are in the United States at the time the U.S. government makes the designation.

Danny Alicea and Miriam Lacroix will teach the basics of how to help individuals from Temporary Protected Status eligible countries file initial applications and supporting documents in this introductory course. 

 Learning Objectives:

1. Review information about the TPS program

2. Discuss eligibility criteria for refugees from TPS eligible countries

3. Review of common pitfalls in applying for TPS

4. Receive practical practice pointers regarding TPS applications and documents