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Daniel S. Drucker, an immigration attorney at the Drucker Law Firm, recently appeared on Today’s Verdict to discuss Haitian TPS and other immigration law topics.
You can view the episode here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VOA2jhlyffk
Tag: TPS
Queens Chronicle Speaks to Dan Drucker on Haiti TPS Decision
In a recent decision, a U.S. district court judge ruled against the Department of Homeland Security and its attempt to end Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haitian immigrants in the United States. Dan Drucker, attorney for the Drucker Law Firm, spoke to the Queens Chronicle on the subject, noting how much the decision was based on DHS Secretary Kristi Noem’s comments on social media, which showed the decision was based on personal animus rather than legitimate policy concerns.
“The judge thought that based on her prior statements regarding nonwhite immigrants, it was basically a discriminatory ending of TPS,” for 350,000 Haitians nationwide, said Drucker. “It was not based on any rational reasoning.”
You can read more here: https://www.qchron.com/editions/queenswide/u-s-district-judge-blocks-trump-effort/article_0776f337-9bcc-5075-8722-cec5f129a0c9.html
Federal Court Reinstates TPS For Haitian Immigrants
In a recent ruling by a federal district court, Haitian immigrants were allowed to continue to benefit from Temporary Protected Status (TPS) after it was found that the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) illegally ended the program. The court determined that DHS Secretary Kristi Noem had exceeded her statutory authority by ending the protections early. As a result, more than 350,000 Haitian immigrants will continue to be able to live and work legally in the United States.
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Afghanistan Citizens Now Eligible For TPS Protections
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced that it is offering Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Afghanistan citizens currently living in the United States, as of May 20, 2022. This will allow Afghanis currently residing in the U.S. without other legal status to apply for special protection. This will allow them to legally remain in the United States, and also apply for work authorization.
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DHS Announces TPS Registration for Citizens of Ukraine and Sudan
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced the registration process to allow citizens of Ukraine and Sudan currently in the United States to register for Temporary Protected Status (TPS). The registration for this process began on April 19, 2022, and applies to anyone from Ukraine that has lived continuously in the U.S. since at least April 11, 2022, as well as anyone from Sudan who has lived in the U.S. since March 1, 2022. People who want to benefit from TPS must file an application, and do not receive its protections automatically.
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Ukrainian Citizens in US Granted Temporary Protected Status (TPS)
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced it will be granting Temporary Protected Status (TPS) to any Ukrainian citizens who were living inside the United States as of March 1, 2022. This will help to protect Ukrainians who may fear returning to their home country while it is embroiled in warfare against the Russian Federation. However, to benefit from this TPS declaration, Ukrainians living in the US will need to apply for its protections.
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TPS Registration Period Extended for Venezuela, Burma, and Syria
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced that it is extending the registration period for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for people from Burma, Syria, and Venezuela. This will extend the original 180-day registration period to 18 months, giving people from these countries three times as long to begin the process of seeking TPS protections. However, anyone who does want these protections should not wait long, just in case they miss out on their opportunity to obtain Temporary Protected Status. Continue reading “TPS Registration Period Extended for Venezuela, Burma, and Syria”
DHS Announces TPS Status for Burmese and Haitian Nationals
The United States Customs and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced that it is allowing Burmese and Haitian nationals to apply for Temporary Protected Status (TPS). These nationals, if they meet the specified criteria, will be able to legally reside within the United States so long as they have TPS. However, anyone in the U.S. who hails from Myanmar (the modern name for Burma) or Haiti must apply before the 180 day application window ends, or else miss out on their opportunity. Continue reading “DHS Announces TPS Status for Burmese and Haitian Nationals”
