Immigration Services

Temporary Protected Status (TPS)

Protection from deportation and the right to work in the U.S. for nationals of designated countries — guided by an attorney who tracks the changes so you don't miss a deadline.

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Temporary Protected Status lets people from countries facing unsafe conditions stay and work in the United States for as long as their country is designated. If you may qualify, the details and deadlines matter — and they change often.

What TPS is

TPS is a temporary immigration status the U.S. government grants to nationals of certain countries experiencing armed conflict, a natural disaster, or other extraordinary conditions that make safe return difficult. While your country is designated, TPS protects you from deportation and lets you apply for a work permit. It is temporary, and on its own it does not lead to a green card — but it can be an important protection while it lasts, and TPS holders who separately qualify for another path (such as a family petition) may still pursue it.

Who may qualify

Eligibility depends on your specific country's designation, but in general you may qualify if you:

Are a national of a currently designated country (or have no nationality and last habitually resided there)
Have continuously resided and been physically present in the U.S. since the dates set for your country
Register during the open initial-registration or re-registration window
Meet the admissibility and criminal-record requirements that apply to TPS

What TPS gives you

Protection from removal

You cannot be deported based solely on your immigration status while your TPS is valid.

Work authorization

You can apply for an Employment Authorization Document (EAD) to work legally in the U.S.

Travel with permission

In some cases you may request advance parole to travel abroad and return.

A base to plan from

While TPS itself is temporary, we can look at whether another, longer-term path fits your situation.

How Alo Legal helps

We confirm whether you're eligible, prepare and file your initial registration or re-registration on time, handle your work-permit and any travel requests, and keep watch on your country's extension and deadline changes so nothing slips. Attorney Ammar Alo leads every case personally, with help available in English, Arabic, and Spanish.

Important: TPS country designations, registration windows, and deadlines change frequently — they can be extended, redesignated, or terminated, and litigation sometimes affects them. Always confirm the current status for your country before you file. We'll help you check where things stand right now.

Common questions

Does TPS lead to a green card?

Not by itself. TPS is temporary protection and work authorization, not permanent residency. Some TPS holders, however, separately qualify for a green card through family, employment, or another category — we can review whether any of those apply to you.

Can I travel outside the U.S. with TPS?

Only if you first obtain advance parole (travel permission). Leaving without it can create serious problems for your status, so talk with us before making travel plans.

What happens if my country's TPS is ending?

Designations can be extended or terminated, and timelines shift. If your country's TPS is winding down, don't wait — there may be options to protect your status, and acting early matters. Reach out and we'll walk through them.

General information only — not legal advice. TPS rules and country designations change frequently and every case is different. For guidance on your situation, schedule a consultation. Last reviewed: August 2026.

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