TPS Terminated? Now What?

Temporary Protected Status (TPS) provides relief for people from countries affected by natural disasters, armed conflict, or other extraordinary conditions. If you’ve received news that your TPS designation has ended, it can be stressful and confusing—but there are steps you can take to protect your status and explore your options.

What Is TPS?

TPS is a humanitarian program that allows eligible nationals from certain countries to live and work in the U.S. temporarily when conditions in their home country make it unsafe to return. TPS does not lead directly to permanent residency or citizenship, but it provides vital protections while the designation is active.

What Countries Were Affected?

Recently, TPS designations were terminated for nationals from:

If you are from one of these countries, it’s especially important to understand your options and next steps.

What Happens When TPS Ends?

When the U.S. government terminates TPS for a country, beneficiaries are required to either adjust to another legal status or prepare to leave the U.S. This process can involve:

  • Receiving an official notice from USCIS.
  • Having a deadline to leave the U.S. or apply for another form of relief.
  • Potentially facing detention or removal proceedings if no alternative status is obtained.

It’s important to carefully review any official communications and act promptly.

What Can You Do Next?

Even if your TPS has ended, you may still have options to remain in the U.S.:

  • Apply for asylum: If you fear persecution in your home country due to race, religion, nationality, political opinion, or membership in a particular social group.
  • Apply for U or T Visas: These visas are available for victims of certain crimes (U Visa) or human trafficking (T Visa).
  • Family-based immigration: You may be eligible to stay in the U.S. through family sponsorship by a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident.

Be sure to keep copies of all notices from USCIS or DHS and act quickly to protect your status.

At Flora Legal Group, we understand how stressful TPS termination can be. If you’ve received a notice or want to explore your options, contact us today—we’re here to guide you through every step of the process.

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