DHS announced that it is extending Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for nationals of South Sudan who already hold TPS. TPS allows qualifying individuals to remain and work lawfully in the United States until conditions in their home countries improve. The new extension allows qualifying individuals from South Sudan to reapply for TPS and work authorization
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DHS Extends TPS for Haiti, but Only for Six Months
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The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced that it is extending Temporary Protected Status (TPS) designation for Haiti through January 22, 2018 – a much shorter period than the normal 18-month extension. This announcement allows qualifying individuals to reapply for TPS and work authorization during a 60-day period starting May 24, 2017. If TPS…
DHS Extends TPS for Somalia
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DHS announced that it is extending Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for nationals of Somalia who already hold TPS.
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DHS Extends TPS for Nepal
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DHS announced that it is extending Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for nationals of Nepal who already hold TPS. TPS allows qualifying individuals to remain and work lawfully in the United States until conditions in their home countries improve.
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What Businesses Can Expect from Trump’s Immigration Agenda
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Donald Trump’s statements about the U.S. immigration system were a main feature of his presidential campaign. Now that he has been elected, many are questioning whether and how those statements might become actual policies.
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TPS to End for Guinea, Sierra Leone, and Liberia Effective May 21, 2017
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The USCIS announced that Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for citizens of Guinea, Sierra Leone, and Liberia will end as of May 21, 2017.
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DHS Extends TPS for Syria
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DHS announced today that it is extending Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Syrian nationals who already hold TPS. TPS allows qualifying individuals to remain and work lawfully in the United States until conditions in their home countries improve.
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DHS Extends TPS for El Salvador
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DHS announced today that it is extending Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for El Salvadoran nationals who already hold TPS.
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DHS Extends TPS for Honduras and Nicaragua
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DHS announced today that it is extending Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Honduran and Nicaraguan nationals who already hold TPS. …
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USCIS Extends TPS Registration Period for Liberia, Guinea and Sierra Leone
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The Department of Homeland Security designates a country for Temporary Protected Status (“TPS”) when conditions – such as ongoing armed conflicts or environmental disasters – make it unsafe for those citizens who are in the United States to return home. Because of the Ebola outbreaks in western Africa, DHS designated Liberia, Guinea and Sierra Leone for TPS in November 2014.
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