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Temporary Humanitarian Protection: TPS or DED Status
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The United States at times serves as a temporary haven for people fleeing unsafe circumstances in their home countries, through one of the following programs:
- Temporary Protected Status (TPS), or
- Deferred Enforced Departure (DED).
Both of these will require submitting an application and proof of your nationality and other bases for eligibility.
Qualifying for TPS
The eligibility criteria for who may claim temporary protection within the U.S.
Applying for TPS
The application process for both TPS and a work permit.
Before sending your application for TPS, read this tips to help protect you from the possibility that USCIS will lose all or parts of your submission.
Applying for a Green Card After TPS Status
If you have TPS but have also been abused by a lawful permanent resident spouse, parent, or child, you may be eligible to switch your status from TPS to VAWA.
Additional Resources
U.S. Immigration Made Easy
This plain-English guide discusses the application process for TPD, DED, and other forms of humanitarian relif.
This plain-English guide discusses the application process for TPD, DED, and other forms of humanitarian relif.
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