TPS status is considered a lawful nonimmigrant status and a TPS holder can apply for their green card within the United States. However, in most cases a TPS holder will need to travel internationally before applying for their green card. TPS holders are eligible to apply for a travel document while in valid TPS status.
The travel document usually arrives within 150 days (sometimes longer) after submitting your application. You can't leave the country until you have your approved travel document in hand, so you should expect to spend the 3–5 months after submitting your green card application in the United States.
Emporary Protected Status (TPS) gives workers a temporary right to remain in the United States. If you have TPS, you are eligible for a work permit, also called an Employment Authorization Document (EAD).
It provides a work permit and protection from deportation to foreign nationals from those countries who are in the United States at the time the U.S. government makes the designation.iv As of March 31, 2024 there were approximately 863,880 people with TPS living in the United States.v In addition, an estimated 331,300 ...
With DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals), you are able to get a two-year employment authorization document (EAD) and legally work without sponsorship. TPS (Temporary Protected Status) recipients can also get an EAD.
Introduction. Established by the U.S. Congress in 1990, temporary protected status (TPS) is a program that allows migrants whose home countries are considered unsafe the right to live and work in the United States for a temporary, but extendable, period of time.
To apply for TPS travel authorization or advance parole, you must file Form I-131, Application for Travel Document. If you are filing Form I-131 together with Form I-821, send your forms to the address listed for your country.
If you are a TPS beneficiary applying for a new travel authorization document, you should continue to use Form I-131, Application for Travel Document. If you have a pending Form I-131, you do not need to file a new application.
The average processing time is around 4-6 months.
If you are requesting expedited processing of a travel document, you generally need to apply for and obtain the document before you leave the United States. You should make your expedite request on your pending application at least 45 days before you plan to leave the United States.