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On Friday, March 23, 2012, the U.S. Government announced its intentions to grant Temporary Protected Status (TPS) to Syrians. TPS provides citizens from designated countries to remain in the United States while conditions in their country improve. TPS is often given to citizens after some sort of national calamity has befallen a country – such … Continue reading “Do You Have a Syrian Friend? Tell Them About Temporary Protected Status (TPS)” Last week, the government extended temporary protected status (TPS) for Sudan and Southern Sudan. The extension is suppose to be for an additional 18 months. Surprisingly, it is expected that only about 340 individuals will be eligible to continue temporary protected status in the United States. Haitian nationals are reminded that the deadline to re-register for TPS status is August 22, 2011. To help Haitians prepare their applications for re-registration, the Queens Public Library will be hosting a free Haitian TPS Application Assistance Event on Wednesday, August 17, 2011, from 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm. On May 19, 2011, the Department of Homeland Security extended Haitian Temporary Protected Status (TPS) until January 22, 2013. Those Haitians who have already obtained TPS status will most likely need to re-register for the status. An important addition to the Haitian TPS is that TPS is now available to Haitians who entered the United … Continue reading “Haitian TPS Extended To Haitians Entering US After Earthquake” The immigration bar and many legal aid organizations are offering a free program to New York City Haitians who need to re-register for TPS (Temporary Protected Status). The event, on June 11, 2011, will be hosted by the PYE Beacon, P.S. 181, at 1023 New York Avenue, Brooklyn, New York 11203 and is scheduled … Continue reading “Free New York Haitian TPS Redesignation Event – June 11, 2011” The USCIS has announced that it is extending temporary protected status (TPS) to Haitian nationals until January 22, 2013. This extension is 18 months in length and applies to all Haitians who currently possess TPS. The Government originally granted TPS to Haitians following the devastating earthquake that occurred in January 2010, and is meant to … The New York Times is reporting that the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agency is planning to resume its removal of Haitians from the United States. Following the January 2010 earthquake in Haiti, the U.S. government stopped Haitian removals and deportations because of the conditions in Haiti. The U.S. government has indicated that the Haitians … Continue reading “Haitian Deportations To Resume This Month” The United States government has extended the temporary protected status (TPS) for Somalians for another eighteen months. Somalians are now eligible for TPS until September 17, 2012. Temporary Protected Status is provided to nationals of certain countries that have suffered from a nationwide disaster, including natural disasters and military conflicts. TPS allows nationals who register … Little over one month remains eligible Haitians to apply for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) in the United States. Over 51,000 Haitians have applied for the status and all remaining eligible Haitians must apply by July 20, 2010. Failure to register before that date may bar otherwise eligible Haitians from receiving TPS status. TPS status is … Continue reading “One Month Remains For Haitian TPS Registration” On June 2, 2010 USCIS Director Mayorkas is scheduled to address a teleconference concerning temporary protected status for Haitians. The teleconference is scheduled to begin at 2 PM. The teleconference is meant to address questions and concerns about TPS status for Haitians. Temporary protected status (TPS) provides immigration status to individuals for patients suffering from … Continue reading “USCIS Teleconference on Haitian TPS on June 2, 2010” Temporary Protected Status (TPS) has been extended for an additional 18 months for qualifying Nicaraguans and Honduran. Both have been extended until 2012. TPS is granted to nationals of certain countries that are facing national disasters. TPS allows qualifying nationals to stay in the United States and gain work authorization until the United States determines … Continue reading “TPS For Nicaragua and El Salvador Extended 18 Months” The USCIS has recently tried to remind Haitians in the United States that they must apply for Temporary Protected Status by July 20, 2010 (if they seek such a destination). Gafner Law Firm has provided a page dedicated to Haitian TPS, which includes information about free TPS clinics that are being held in New York … Continue reading “USCIS Reminds Haitians of TPS Deadline: July 20, 2010” Last week the New York Times ran a rather disturbing story about how Haitians who had been evacuated to the United States are now being detained in ICE facilities due to their lack of a visa. These Haitians, many of whom were seeking medical treatment when they were evacuated from Haiti, should be granted Humanitarian … On March 24th, the NYC Immigrant Advocacy Initiative is leading a free immigration clinic for Haitian nationals who wish to apply for temporary protected status (TPS). The clinic will help Haitians determine their eligibility for TPS and will help qualifying individuals to prepare the correct documents and applications. The Clinic will be held at the … The Washington Post is reporting that the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS) has received over 12,500 applications for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) from Haitians since the application period started in late January. Although this is a significant number, it is imperative to remember that an estimated 200,000 Haitians are eligible for TPS status. TPS … Continue reading “12,500 Haitian TPS Applications and Counting” |
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