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When conditions such as ongoing armed conflicts, environmental disasters, or other extraordinary and temporary conditions arise in other countries, the Secretary of Homeland Security may grant eligible foreign nationals Temporary Protected Status if they are already in the United States.
TPS essentially provides eligible foreign-born individuals protection from deportation, permission to obtain an employment authorization document (EAD), and potentially, travel authorization. This temporary immigration status gives beneficiaries a “safe haven” in the US for some time, allowing them to earn a living and have some peace of mind.
If you are a national in any of the following countries, you may be eligible for TPS for a certain period of time. Below is the latest update from The Department of Homeland Security (DHS):
