Temporary Protected Status (TPS) is an immigration program that allows citizens of other countries to have a work permit and a temporary but legal immigration status within the United States.
TPS is made available for certain countries due to unsafe conditions, such as natural disasters, wars, etc.
TPS does not grant permanent residency, but it allows beneficiaries to live and work legally in the United States while their country’s designation lasts (which is why it’s temporary).
Registration for TPS is determined by USCIS for each country, as are the renewal periods.
TPS provides protective benefits, such as protection from deportation, and allows beneficiaries to obtain travel permits to leave and return to the United States, whether they are going to their home country or another country.
