UKRAINE NATIONALS MAY NOW APPLY FOR TEMPORARY PROTECTED STATUS

 

As of March 3, 2022, the Department Of Homeland Security (DHS) Announced The Designation Of Ukraine For Temporary Protected Status (TPS) For 18 Months.

 

Who is Eligible for TPS Under Ukraine’s Designation:

 

You May Be Eligible for Ukraine’s TPS Designation if:

• You are a national of Ukraine or a person without nationality who last habitually resided in Ukraine;
• You have been continuously residing (CR) in the United States since March 1, 2022;
• You file your TPS application during the open initial registration or re-registration period, or you meet the requirements for late initial filing during any extension of your TPS under Ukraine’s designation.

 

Why Has Ukraine Been Designated for TPS:

 

As provided by Secretary Alejandro N. Mayorkas, “Russia’s premeditated and unprovoked attack on Ukraine has resulted in an ongoing war, senseless violence, and Ukrainians forced to seek refuge in other countries. In these extraordinary times, we will continue to offer our support and protection to Ukrainian nationals in the United States.”

 

How Are Countries Selected for TPS:

 

Per the USCIS, a country may be selected or designated for TPS when conditions in the country fall into one or more of the three statutory bases for designation: ongoing armed conflict, environmental disasters, or extraordinary and temporary conditions. This designation is based on both ongoing armed conflict and extraordinary and temporary conditions in Ukraine that prevent Ukrainian nationals, and those of no nationality who last habitually resided in Ukraine, from returning to Ukraine safely. These conditions result from the full-scale Russian military invasion into Ukraine, which marks the largest conventional military action in Europe since World War II. This invasion has caused a humanitarian crisis with significant numbers of individuals fleeing and damage to civilian infrastructure that has left nearly a million individuals without electricity or water or access to food, basic supplies, shelter, and emergency medical services.

 

Individuals eligible for TPS under this designation must have continuously resided in the United States since March 1, 2022. Individuals who attempt to travel to the United States after March 1, 2022, will not be eligible for TPS. Ukraine’s 18-month designation will go into effect on the publication date of the forthcoming Federal Register notice. The Federal Register notice will provide instructions for applying for TPS and an Employment Authorization Document (EAD). TPS applicants must meet all eligibility requirements and undergo security and background checks.

 

Need Help With Your TPS Application?

 

While it is not mandatory, it is always highly recommended to hire a knowledgeable Immigration Attorney to assist you with the preparation of your immigration application(s). A reputable Immigration Law Firm, such as the Law Office of Olivia C Cummings, will have an experienced attorney review your entire case to determine what process is best for you moving forward. A case review by an Immigration Attorney will help to weed out any possible issues that may arise in an attempt to eliminate the possibility of an application denial, or worse, an immigrant being placed into deportation and removal proceedings.

 

If are interested in applying for TPS, or if you are on the fence about it and would like to gather additional information, please contact the Law Office of Olivia C Cummings to schedule a detailed and informative consultation with our experienced Immigration Attorney. We will guide you through the entire process and answer any questions that you may have.

 

Contact our office today via phone at (772)236-0148 or via email at office@cummingslawpractice.com.

 

You can also visit our website at www.cummingslawpractice.com.

 

Attention: This article was written to provide general information, which should not be construed as legal advice. If you are seeking advice on a specific legal matter, you are encouraged to contact our law firm directly and schedule a consultation with our Immigration Attorney for a thorough review of your case.