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DHS Announces Temporary Protected Status Designations for Liberia, Guinea and Sierra Leone
Practical Law Legal Update 6-589-2926 (Approx. 3 pages)
DHS Announces Temporary Protected Status Designations for Liberia, Guinea and Sierra Leone
by Practical Law Labor & Employment
| Published on 24 Nov 2014 • USA (National/Federal) |
The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) designated Liberia, Guinea and Sierra Leone for temporary protected status (TPS) for a period of 18 months, effective November 21, 2014. TPS beneficiaries are eligible to remain in the US and to request employment authorization documents that can be used to satisfy employment eligibility requirements.
On November 20, 2014, the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced the designation of Liberia, Guinea and Sierra Leone for temporary protected status (TPS) for a period of 18 months, effective November 21, 2014.
Eligible nationals from those three countries, and individuals with no nationality who last regularly lived in one of those countries, can apply for TPS with US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). Individuals granted TPS:
- Will not be removed from the US.
- Are authorized to:
- work; and
- acquire an Employment Authorization Document (EAD) valid until May 21, 2016.
TPS is available to those who show that they meet eligibility criteria, including continuous:
- Residence in the US since November 20, 2014.
- Physical presence in the US since November 21, 2014.
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 November 21, 2014 through May 20, 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 with appropriate documentation.