DHS Secretary Extends TPS for Haitians for 18 Months

On Saturday May 22, the Secretary of DHS (Department of Homeland Security), Alejandro Mayorkas, extended TPS (Temporary Protected Status) for eligible Haitian nationals for 18 months, who will be able to submit their application once DHS publishes the guidelines in the Federal Register notice.

Under this new directive, approximately 54,000 Haitian immigrants, who are currently TPS beneficiaries, will be able to extend this immigration benefit. Adding to that, approximately 100,000 Haitian nationals currently residing in the US without legal documentation may also apply for TPS for the first time under this designation, so long as they meet certain eligibility requirements.

Mayorkas openly stated that the reason why he decided to designate Haiti for TPS extension is because the country “is currently experiencing serious security concerns, social unrest, an increase in human rights abuses, crippling poverty, and lack of basic resources, which are exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic”.

Important fact

DHS will soon publish the guidelines for this new designation in the Federal Register, where it will specify the dates and requirements to apply for TPS.

It is important to protect your future in the US and follow the advice of experts when starting an immigration process of any kind. Contact Motion Law Immigration, schedule a FREE Consultation and follow the advice of our experienced attorneys!

TPS – A deportation relief program

TPS is a deportation relief program that allows nationals of certain countries to reside in the US even without legal documentation. The DHS secretary has the power to designate countries for TPS and its term, which varies between 6 and 18 months with the possibility of renewal under DHS discretion.

Apart from that, TPS beneficiaries can also apply for an EAD (Employment Authorization Document) to be able to work legally in the US and a travel authorization to be able to leave and enter the country without losing their immigration benefit.

Usually, the Secretary of DHS designates a country for TPS if it is a vulnerable territory that goes through dangerous situations such as ongoing armed conflict, natural disasters or other extraordinary conditions, which might put at risk the integrity of immigrants deported  from the US.

Visit our Blog Section to stay up-to-date with the latest immigration news, policies and measures.

Do you need help to start your immigration process in the US?

Now that the Biden administration is substantially transforming the immigration system and expanding certain benefits for the most vulnerable immigrant communities, it is undoubtedly the best time to start your immigration journey in the US, regardless of whether you plan to come for the first time or if you need to request your legal documentation within the country.

Nonetheless, the immigration system has undergone a number of prominent changes over the past four years, especially amid the health crisis caused by the global Coronavirus pandemic, and several immigration processes have been modified. Therefore, the best recommendation when starting your immigration process is to seek reliable help from experts, who know about the most recent changes in local immigration policies and can easily guide you towards the success of your application.

Contact our team and start your immigration journey today!

If you, a family member, or a friend need help with an immigration case, please contact Motion Law today to schedule a FREE Consultation with one of our expert immigration attorneys. Our team will be happy to guide you through your immigration journey in the US.

Please contact Motion Law Immigration today at: (202) 918-1799.