Temporary Protected Status

Overview

Temporary Protected Status (TPS) is a humanitarian designation made by the President of the United States for the benefit of certain nations that have suffered from serious political strife or natural disaster. Once the president's administration has designated a country for TPS, eligible nationals of that country have a limited time to apply for the status. The TPS designation allows a beneficiary to receive work authorization and have a social security number, making him or her eligible for a driver’s license and other benefits. TPS designation can be valid for six, 12, or 18 months – depending on what the administration wishes to do in a particular case – and can be renewed an unlimited number of times. Every time a designation is renewed, those with TPS status must reregister and might also need to renew their work authorization.

Countries Currently Designated for TPS

Designated Country	Most Recent Designation Date	Current Expiration Date	Current Re-Registration Period	Employment Authorization (EAD) Automatically Extended Through
El Salvador	March 9, 2001	March 9, 2012	July 9, 2010 to September 7, 2010	March 9, 2011
Haiti	July 23, 2011	January 22, 2013	May 23, 2011 to August 22, 2011	January 22, 2012
Honduras	January 5, 1999	July 5, 2013	November 4, 2011 - January 3, 2012	July 5, 2012
Nicaragua	January 5, 1999	July 5, 2013	November 4, 2011 - January 3, 2012	July 5, 2012
Somalia	September 4, 2001	September 13, 2012	November 2, 2010 – January 3, 2011	No Automatic Extension
Sudan	October 7, 2004	May 2, 2013	December 31, 2009 – March 1, 2010	May 2, 2012
South Sudan	November 3, 2011	May 2, 2013	October 13, 2011 - April 10, 2012	May 2, 2012 - For those who have TPS Sudan EADs and are waiting for new South Sudan TPS EADs

TPS Clinics in August for Haitians
Catholic Charities' Haitian Multi-Service Center is hosting two Haitian TPS clinics this August 12 and 17 from 10:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m to help Haitians apply for Temporary Protected Status. Application fees can be waived. Clinics are held at the Haitian Multi Service Center, 185 Columbus Road, Dorchester. To see more information about the clinics, click here for English or here for Haitian Creole.

TPS Attorneys Wanted

The Association of Haitian Women of Boston (AFAB) is seeking volunteer attorneys to assist their clients with TPS applications and re-registration. AFAB is holding TPC clinics every Thursday from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm at their offices located at 330 Fuller St in Dorchester (617) 287-0096. If you can lend your talents and expertise, please contact Rose Charles at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or call (617) 287-0096.

Temporary Protected Status

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