What is Temporary Protected Status (TPS)?

March 22nd, 2009 by admin

Temporary protected status was first authorized by Congress in 1990 as a means of granting a form of lawful immigration status to persons from certain designated countries.

In many cases this may be the only means relief available to persons who would otherwise face removal proceedings and ultimately being removed (deported) from the United States.

Congress enacted Temporary Protected Status (TPS) in recognition of the fact that many individuals cannot reasonably and safely return to their home country because of some temporary circumstance such as political/military conflicts, natural disasters or other extremely harsh conditions. The authority to determine which countries meet the requirements of designation for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) and the administration of this program rests with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. Read the rest of this entry »

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Green Cards and Entering Without Inspection (EWI)

February 23rd, 2009 by admin

If you are a citizen of another country and you are entering the USA, you are asked for identity documents at the border /port of entry. The immigration officer will determine whether or not you should enter.

However, some individuals have entered the United  States without inspection (EWI) and, as a result may later face a severe penalty and difficulty if they apply for adjustment of status to obtain a green card.

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