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Immigration Attorneys Serving Orlando, FL
One of the most rewarding facets of immigration law is serving individuals who come from distressed regions, those to which deportation would present a threat to their safety. Temporary protected status is extended to certain foreign nationals whose home countries are so jeopardized that they render deportation unsafe. However, these cases can present a different set of challenges. To ensure that one attains temporary protected status, it is important to work with knowledgeable Orlando immigration lawyers.
Our legal team can assist by reviewing your eligibility for temporary protected status, counseling you as to the necessary paperwork and evidence which must be filed, and helping you properly and timely submit your application. That’s the level of service that you can expect from Brown Immigration Law.
What Is Temporary Protected Status?
Temporary protected status, or TPS, is a temporary immigration status to the United States for eligible nationals of designated countries. Immigrants in the U.S. who are unable to return to their home country because of ongoing armed conflict, an environmental disaster or other temporary conditions may qualify for TPS. TPS may also be granted in other situations, including a country that is unable to handle the return of its nationals adequately.
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Which Countries Are Currently Designated for TPS?
As of June 2025, the current list of countries which are designated for TPS (with important country-specific caveats noted) is:
- Afghanistan 1
- Cameroon
- El Salvador
- Ethiopia
- Haiti 2
- Honduras 3
- Lebanon
- Myanmar
- Nepal
- Nicaragua 4
- Somalia
- South Sudan
- Sudan
- Syria
- Ukraine
- Venezuela 5
- Yemen
It should be noted that each country has its own date through which TPS is designated. For instance, Myanmar’s designation is through November 25, 2025.
- On March 21, 2025, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) terminated TPS for Afghanistan. TPS will no longer be in effect beginning 60 days after publication of the termination notice in the Federal Register.
- DHS has amended the period of extension and redesignation of Haiti for TPS from 18 months to 12 months, effectively resulting in a new TPS end date of Aug. 3, 2025. This also affects the initial registration period for new applicants.
- Recent changes have affected the TPS designation of Honduras, which now ends relatively soon (July 5, 2025).
- See note regarding Honduras.
- TPS rules for Venezuela are currently entangled in complex pending federal litigation, so you should consult a knowledgeable temporary protected status lawyer for more information.
Can the President Revoke TPS?
The president can revoke TPS, but this is usually done administratively through the Department of Homeland Security. The DHS Secretary has discretion to decide when a country merits TPS designation, but is required to consult with other government agencies (which are not specified by statute).
Who Can Qualify for TPS?
Eligible nationals of certain countries, or parts of countries, who are already in the United States may qualify for TPS. Individuals without nationality who last resided in a TPS designated country may also be granted TPS.
In order to qualify for TPS, you must:
- Be a national of a TPS designated country, or a person without nationality who last resided in the designated country
- File during the open initial registration or re-registration period, or meet the requirements for late initial filing during any extension of your country’s TPS designation
- Have been continuously physically present in the U.S. since the effective date of the most recent TPS designation date of your country
- Have been continuously residing in the U.S. since the date specified for your country. There are exceptions for brief, casual and innocent departures from the U.S.
You will not be eligible for TPS for any of the following reasons:
- Felony convictions, or two or more misdemeanors committed in the U.S.
- You are found inadmissible as an immigrant under INA 212(a)
- You are subject to any of the mandatory bars to asylum. This includes participating in the persecution of another person or engaging in or inciting terrorist activity
- You fail to meet the continuous physical presence and continuous residence requirements
- You fail to meet initial or late initial TPS registration requirements
- If granted TPS, you fail to re-register for TPS, when required
TPS is only a temporary immigration status and does not lead to lawful permanent resident status. In order to be granted other immigration benefits, you must still meet the qualifying requirements.
What Are the Benefits of TPS?
The Temporary Protection Status process offers many benefits for those who are approved, including:
- You cannot be removed from the U.S. and cannot be detained by DHS, which means you can stay in the country without worry during your TPS period.
- You are eligible for an employment authorization, so you are able to work in the country.
- You have travel authorization, so you can travel outside of the U.S. as long as you have approval from USCIS.
- You can file for adjustment of status.
How to File for Temporary Protected Status in Orlando
Filing a TPS application requires a great deal of forms and legal documentation. In order to be granted TPS, you must supply evidence of your identity and nationality, date of entry evidence, and evidence of your continuous residence in the U.S. As applications require clear and sufficient evidence for TPS approval, it is essential that you work with an attorney who has experience in compiling applications and accurately completing forms.
Do You Have a TPS Attorney Near Me?
Our Orlando office is located at 11 N Summerlin Avenue, Suite 225B. We’re in the Thornton Park section, on the corner of E. Central Blvd and not far from the 408. There’s plenty of onsite parking, and there’s a bus stop across the street. Brown Immigration Law maintains another office in Tampa, and additional offices in North Carolina, Columbus, OH and Cleveland, OH.
Applying for TPS? Contact Our Attorneys in Orlando!
Brown Immigration Law will help anyone interested in applying for TPS successfully complete all the necessary forms and gather all the required evidence. U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services has many requirements and procedures that must be fulfilled. With the help of an attorney from our firm, you can quickly and correctly file your application in order to be granted temporary protected status. Call or contact us today to get started.
Our legal team can also provide experienced and knowledgeable assistance for other immigration issues you may be facing. To learn more, contact our firm today.
