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DHS Announces Temporary Protected Status Designation for Nepal
Practical Law Legal Update 0-616-7319 (Approx. 3 pages)
DHS Announces Temporary Protected Status Designation for Nepal
by Practical Law Labor & Employment
| Published on 25 Jun 2015 • USA (National/Federal) |
The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) designated Nepal for temporary protected status (TPS) for a period of 18 months, effective June 24, 2015. The designation arose out of the severe earthquake that devastated much of Nepal on April 25, 2015.
On June 24, 2015, the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) posted a Notice in the Federal Register designating Nepal for temporary protected status (TPS) for a period of 18 months, effective June 24, 2015 (80 Fed. Reg. 36346).
Eligible nationals from Nepal, and individuals with no nationality who last regularly lived in Nepal, can apply for TPS with US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). The decision to designate Nepal for TPS arose out of the severe earthquake that struck the country on April 25, 2015.
Individuals granted TPS:
- Will not be removed from the US.
- Are authorized to:
- work; and
- acquire an Employment Authorization Document (EAD) valid until December 24, 2016.
TPS is available to those who show that they meet eligibility criteria, including continuous:
- Residence in the US since June 24, 2015.
- Physical presence in the US since June 24, 2015.
However, TPS will not be available to individuals who either:
- Have certain criminal records.
- Pose a national security threat.
The TPS registration period lasts 180 days from June 24, 2015 through December 21, 2015. USCIS will not accept any TPS application that fails to include one of the following:
- The required filing fee.
- A fee-waiver request form, Form I-912, with appropriate documentation.