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USCIS announced the extension and redesignation of Ethiopia for Temporary Protected Status (TPS). Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas said the extension of Ethiopia TPS is due to the ongoing armed conflict, humanitarian crisis, and deteriorating conditions in Ethiopia,...

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Burma Temporary Protected Status Extended

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) extended Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Burma (Myanmar) for an additional 18 months, from May 26, 2024, to November 25, 2025, due to extraordinary and temporary conditions in Burma that prevent individuals from safely...

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FAQ: Does A Student Lose Their F-1 Status If They Are Granted TPS?

An F-1 student does not automatically lose their student status if they are granted Temporary Protected Status (TPS). Both statuses can coexist, allowing you to benefit from the protections of TPS while maintaining your ability to study in the United...

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myProgress Expands to Forms I-485 and I-821

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is expanding its myProgress tool to include Form I-821, Application for Temporary Protected Status, and Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status. myProgress provides applicants with personalized estimates of their wait...

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Cameroon Temporary Protected Status Extended and Redesignated

Secretary of Homeland Security Mayorkas has extended and redesignated Cameroon for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for 18 months on October 6, 2023. Cameroon TPS has been extended from December 8, 202 through June 7, 2025. This is due to the...

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US Expands TPS to 500,000 Venezuelans

The Biden administration announced on September 20, 2023, it will offer Temporary Protected Status (TPS) to an estimated 472,000 Venezuelans who arrived in the United States as of July 31, 2023. This means that Venezuelans who were in the U.S....

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TPS Status Extended and Redefined For Ukraine

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has extended TPS for Ukraine for 18 months and redesigned the program to allow more Ukrainians to benefit. The new designation also includes a Special Student Relief program for Ukrainian F-1 students. Current beneficiaries...

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TPS Extended For 4 Countries

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced that it is reinstating Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for nationals of El Salvador, Honduras, Nepal and Nicaragua. TPS is a humanitarian program that allows nationals of certain countries to temporarily remain in...

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What Is Temporary Protected Status: Free Guide

Some immigrants are in the United States when armed conflict or a natural disaster strikes their home country making it dangerous to return. For immigrants in this position, they may apply for Temporary Protected Status (TPS). This is a nonimmigrant...

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1 Year Extension for Many Ukrainians

The Biden administration is extending protections to thousands of Ukrainians who left their homeland when the war with Russia began. USCIS issued new guidance on March 13, 2022, informing Ukrainian beneficiaries there is a 1-year extension for many Ukrainians who...

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