Last year the Secretary of Homeland Security designated Haiti for Temporary Protected Status. Our client, a Haiti national, hired us to apply for TPS, an employment authorization document and a temporary travel permit. After waiting for over a year, his applications were approved! With his approved work permit he is able to continue his medical training and to work in a field that is always in demand but constantly Read More
Supreme Court Rules Against Immigrants Once Again
This Monday, the Supreme Court ruled unanimously against the thousands of immigrants living in the United States for humanitarian reasons, ruling them ineligible for permanent residency if they entered the country unlawfully. Justice Elena Kagan wrote the opinion, declaring that permanent residency and TPS designation are separate immigration tracks that can only merge if the TPS recipient entered the United States Read More
House of Representatives Delays Vote On U.S. Citizenship Act
The House of Representatives has delayed the vote on Biden’s U.S. Citizenship Act until April. The vote was originally scheduled for March, but House Speaker Nancy Pelosi expressed concern about the shortage of necessary votes. Arizona Representative Tom O'Halleran said the bill was “just not quite ready yet” and House Judiciary Chair Jerry Nadler mentioned the need to “engage in some consultations with key Read More
TPS Extensions
As the result of various lawsuits against the federal government, Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for citizens of various countries have been extended. See https://www.uscis.gov/humanitarian/temporary-protected-status for a complete list of TPS designations. Please contact me if you have questions about your current TPS status or your eligibility. Read More
18-Month Re-designation and Extension of TPS for Syrians
DHS re-designated Syria for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) and extended the existing TPS designation for the country from Oct. 1, 2016, through March 31, 2018. Eligible Syrian nationals should follow the Federal Register Notice to register or re-register for TPS. For more information, see this USCIS page. Read More
USCIS Extends and Re-designates South Sudan for Temporary Protected Status
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced the extension of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for both (1) Sudan and (2) South Sudan for 18 months, from May 3, 2016 through November 2, 2017. Re-registration is REQUIRED during the the re-registration period from January 25, 2016 through March 25, 2016. The ongoing armed conflict and extraordinary and temporary conditions that prompted the 2014 TPS Read More
Temporary Protected Status Designation for Yemen
Today, the Department of Homeland Security announced a Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Yemen for 18 months due to the ongoing armed conflict in the country. Eligible nationals of Yemen residing in the United States may apply for TPS with the USCIS effective September 3, 2015 through March 3, 2017. For further information about the eligibility requirements please visit www.uscis.gov/tps Read More
Very Helpful Practice Advisory on Inspection, Entry and Admission
In this recently issued practice update below, the American Immigration Council summarizes a case where an individual who entered without inspection, clarifies the meaning of admission in different circumstances and discusses possible immigration consequences. For more information about this practice advisory please visit the American Immigration Council website. March 24, 2015 Washington, D.C. – The Read More
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