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Español This article provides a short update and alert on a major change in immigration law, impacting individuals who plan to depart the United States, travel internationally and return to the United States using their valid, unexpired Advance Parole Travel Document. This alert only applies to individuals planning to depart the United States on or […]
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ENGLISH Este artículo ofrece una breve actualización y alerta sobre un cambio importante en la legislación de inmigración que afecta a las personas que tengan previsto salir de Estados Unidos, viajar al extranjero y regresar a Estados Unidos utilizando su Documento de Viaje de Permiso de Entrada Anticipada (“Advance Parole”) válido y sin caducar. Esta […]
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On May 13, 2025, Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Kristi Noem announced the termination of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Afghanistan. The Department of Homeland Security initially designated Afghanistan for TPS on May 20, 2022, allowing citizens of Afghanistan who were physically residing the United States on September 20, 2023, and continuously […]
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English Debido a una reciente orden judicial federal, la decisión del Departamento de Seguridad Nacional (DHS) de anular la extensión y terminar la designación de TPS Venezuela de 2023 se ha pospuesto a la espera del resultado del caso federal. ¿Qué Significa Esto? Esto significa que, por ahora, las designaciones de TPS Venezuela de 2021 […]
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Español In light of a recent federal court order, the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) decisions to vacate the extension of and terminate Venezuela’s 2023 TPS designation has been postponed pending the outcome of the federal case. What Does This Mean? This means that, for now, both the Venezuela 2021 and 2023 TPS designations remain […]
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As of February 2025, significant changes have occurred regarding Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Venezuelan nationals residing in the United States. TPS is a humanitarian program that allows individuals from designated countries experiencing severe conditions to remain and work legally in the U.S. On January 17, 2025, the former Secretary of Homeland Security, Alejandro Mayorkas […]
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On January 10, 2025, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas announced the extension of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for El Salvador, Sudan, Ukraine, and Venezuela. DHS designates certain countries for TPS where ongoing extraordinary and temporary conditions in their home country (often armed conflict or natural disaster) prevent nationals from returning safely […]
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Español The Trump administration’s proposed policy changes on various protections for undocumented immigrants have created a sense of uncertainty and fear for many, particularly for individuals who previously benefited from humanitarian programs such as TPS, DACA, U-Visas, and T-Visas. These programs have offered critical relief and stability for vulnerable populations, but under the next Trump […]
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English Los cambios de política propuestos por la administración de Trump sobre diversas protecciones para inmigrantes indocumentados han generado un sentimiento de incertidumbre y temor para muchos, en particular para quienes anteriormente se beneficiaron de programas humanitarios como el TPS, DACA, visas U y visas T. Estos programas han ofrecido alivio y estabilidad cruciales para […]
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US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) recently announced the extension and redesignation of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Yemen, Haiti, and Ethiopia. These changes aim to provide essential protection and opportunities for those fleeing conflict and instability in their home countries. This article will provide information on TPS in general and these recent updates. What […]
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Temporary Protected Status, or “TPS” is a program where individuals, who are already in the United States, may receive some protections because the conditions in the designated country temporarily prevent them from returning safely. TPS beneficiaries are provided protection against removal or deportation, are eligible to receive an employment authorization document (EAD), and in certain […]
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Yesterday, the Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security, Alejandro Mayorkas, announced the designation of Ukraine for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for a period of 18 months. In a statement the Secretary advised, “Russia’s premeditated and unprovoked attack on Ukraine has resulted in an ongoing war, senseless violence, and Ukrainians forced to seek refuge in […]
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