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Temporary Protected Status (TPS) allows eligible nationals of designated countries to live and work in the United States when returning home is unsafe due to conflict, disasters, or other extraordinary conditions.

Key steps include:

1. Registering during initial or re-registration periods
2. Filing Form I-821 for TPS and Form I-765 for work authorization
3. Gathering evidence of continuous residence and physical presence
4. Responding to Requests for Evidence
5. Tracking redesignations or extensions announced by DHS

• Missing registration deadlines
• Documenting physical presence with limited records
• Coordinating derivative filings for family members
• Understanding travel authorization limits
• Exploring transitions to permanent residence

Lawyers help TPS beneficiaries maintain status and pursue longer-term solutions.

• Preparing timely registrations and renewals
• Filing employment authorization and travel documents
• Advising on adjustments through family or employment
• Responding to enforcement or removal actions
• Planning for potential program terminations

Counsel is valuable when policies shift or your long-term status is uncertain.

• You missed a filing window and need late registration guidance
• You have criminal or immigration history concerns
• You want to travel internationally on advance parole
• You seek to change status or apply for a green card
• You face potential removal despite TPS

LexPair connects TPS beneficiaries with attorneys who stay on top of designation updates and compliance requirements.

Expect recurring costs for renewals and any long-term status strategies.

• Flat fees for initial registration or re-registration
• USCIS filing and biometrics fees
• Document translation and mailing expenses
• Additional legal fees when exploring permanent residency