Temporary Protected Status (TPS) Designated Janet Napolitano  designated Haiti for TPS on January 15, 2009 in response to the devastation left behind by the tragic earthquake last week.  This means that 100,000 to 200,000 Haitian nationals living illegally in the U.S. may apply for benefits, including the right to live and work  in the United States. TPS has been designated for other countries in the past and is designed to temporarily provide legal immigration status to eligible nationals of countries designated by the Secretary of Homeland Security. Participate in the conversation by leaving your comment below. … Read entire article »