Why did Haiti get a temporary protected status?
Temporary Protected Status for Haiti. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary, Janet Napolitano, has determined that an 18-month designation of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haiti is warranted because of the devastating earthquake and aftershocks which occurred on January 12, 2010.
How to apply for a TPS in Haiti?
United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will efficiently and timely process immigration applications for TPS filed by nationals of Haiti. Further detailed information will be posted in the Federal Register Notice announcing the Secretary’s decision to designate Haiti.
Who is the Secretary of Homeland Security for Haiti?
Temporary Protected Status ALERT: On May 22, Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas announced a new Temporary Protected Status (TPS) designation for Haiti for 18 months. Specific duration dates for the designation and instructions for applying for TPS will be included in the upcoming Federal Register notice on TPS Haiti.
When does the TPS Haiti EAD expire?
If you are a TPS Haiti beneficiary and your EAD was not automatically extended, or if you wish to apply for a new EAD, you may file Form I–765 with the appropriate fee or a fee waiver request. If approved, we will issue an EAD with an Oct. 4, 2021, expiration date.
When to apply for temporary protected status in Haiti?
Specific duration dates for the designation and instructions for applying for TPS will be included in the upcoming Federal Register notice on TPS Haiti. For additional information, please see the news release.
Is the TPS designation for Haiti still in effect?
On Dec. 9, 2020, DHS published a Federal Register notice (FRN) announcing that beneficiaries under the TPS designations for El Salvador, Haiti, Honduras, Nepal, Nicaragua and Sudan will retain their TPS while the preliminary injunction in Ramos remains in effect, provided their TPS is not withdrawn because of individual ineligibility.
Temporary Protected Status ALERT: On May 22, Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas announced a new Temporary Protected Status (TPS) designation for Haiti for 18 months. Specific duration dates for the designation and instructions for applying for TPS will be included in the upcoming Federal Register notice on TPS Haiti.
How to apply for temporary protected status ( TPS )?
TPS beneficiaries who have failed to re-register properly for TPS during the last registration period should file Form I–821, Application for Temporary Protected Status, and demonstrate “good cause” for failing to re-register on time, as required by law. For more information, see: Instructions to Form I–821.