What is a Temporary Protected Status (TPS)?

Temporary Protected Status (TPS) is a form of protection provided to immigrants under U.S. immigration law. It is available to people from certain countries who are facing dangerous conditions, such as ongoing armed conflict or a natural disaster. In South Carolina, TPS may be granted to immigrants who are living in the state unlawfully and are in danger of being removed by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Immigrants who are granted TPS are given a period of time during which they are allowed to remain in the United States without fear of deportation. During this period, they are allowed to work legally and may travel, depending on their visa status. TPS also provides some protection from removal proceedings, as TPS holders cannot be removed while they are covered by the program. In addition to providing protection from deportation, TPS also allows immigrants to apply for work authorization and in some cases, apply for a travel document. TPS holders may also apply for certain federal benefits, such as Social Security and Supplemental Security Income. However, it is important to note that Temporary Protected Status is temporary. A country may be removed from the TPS list if conditions improve, or a person may lose TPS if they fail to maintain the requirements of the program. Therefore, TPS is not a path to permanent residence in the United States, and is only meant to provide temporary protection from deportation.

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Temporary Protected Status (TPS) es un estado legal provisional que permite a ciertos inmigrantes que huyen de la violencia, desastres naturales, o condiciones humanitarias extrema en sus países de origen, continúen viviendo en los Estados Unidos. Al otorgarse el TPS, se suspende temporalmente la deportación y los inmigrantes cubiertos por el TPS pueden obtener permisos de trabajo, licencia de conducir y papeletas de transporte. Se les permite también vivir y trabajar en los Estados Unidos por un periodo de tiempo específico y recibir protección contra la deportación. En el estado de Carolina del Sur, los residentes de los países siguientes pueden aplicar para TPS: El Salvador, Haití, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Sudán, Siria, Somalia, y Yemen. La fecha límite para la solicitud de TPS ha sido establecida por el Departamento de Seguridad Nacional (DHS). Los solicitantes de TPS deben cumplir con varios requisitos, incluyendo mostrar prueba de su residencia continua en los Estados Unidos, ser capaz de comprobar que no han cometido actos criminales, y proporcionar documentos adicionales a los requeridos por el DHS.

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