This was reported by the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS). “automatically” expand work permits per Hondurans, Nicaraguans and Salvadorans currently registered and protected by the Temporary Protected Status (TPS) program.
The DHS legal notice was published in the Federal Register. (Federal Register, in English) Wednesday, November 16, 2022
What TPS work permits have been automatically renewed for Hondurans, Nicaraguans and Salvadorans in the period 2023-2024?
According to DHS, work permits for Hondurans, Nicaraguans and Salvadorans under TPS in categories A-12 and C-19 and with the following validity periods will be received by automatic renewal of work permit documents (EAD) until June 30, 2024.
This people Not they need to apply for a new work permit or pay a re-registration fee to the federal government.
If any employer or government agency requires verification of the validity of an expired document, they may submit legal notice published in the Federal Register on Wednesday, November 16, 2022, where it indicates automatic renewal of your work permit.
What is the reason for the extension of work permits for 2023-2024?
DHS has extended work permits in accordance with court orders that have temporarily blocked TPS termination for several countries, including HondurasNicaragua and El Salvador.
The court’s rulings protect about 408,000 immigrants, including 80,570 Hondurans, 4,508 Nicaraguans and 251,445 Salvadorans.
Is it possible to re-register for TPS late?
Due to the temporary ban on TPS cancellation for these countries, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will also accept late re-registrations from people who have a good reason for not re-registering on time.
You should consult with an immigration attorney before attempting to apply for late re-registration.
What will happen to TPS?
The administration of former President Donald Trump canceled TPS for several countries, including Honduras, Nicaragua and El Salvador, but a series of lawsuits filed by pro-immigrant groups managed to secure a temporary suspension block.
Panel of three judges from The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit ruled that the federal government could revoke TPS’s humanitarian protection. this has enabled hundreds of thousands of immigrants affected by natural disasters and civil wars to legally live and work in the United States for the past 23 years. The decision concerns citizens of El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua, Haiti and Sudan.
However, the temporary block remains in effect because attorneys representing the plaintiffs/appellants have requested all judges of the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit to reconsider the case (full hearing in English) and determine whether the original decision comes into force of the panel of judges.
If all judges agree to hear the case and a majority of them rule in favor of terminating TPS, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit will issue a directive to the district court to enforce its decision, which will lift the temporary injunction. and terminate TPS for affected countries.
When can the TPS end?
When the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit issues a directive to vacate the preliminary injunction and allow TPS termination, it will allow DHS to terminate TPS for affected countries, including Honduras, Nicaragua, and El Salvador.
If this happens then cancellation of the program for Hondurans, Nicaraguans and Salvadorans it will take effect 365 days after the issuance of the final order authorizing the removal of the TPS, or on the previously announced termination date for each country. The later date will be taken into account.
Previously, DHS was going to seek TPS termination for 120 Hondurans and Nicaraguans once a final order was issued allowing TPS termination.
Now TPS owners from Honduras, Nicaragua and El Salvador will have the same amount of time to to carry out orderly repatriation without provoking a new mass migration to the United States.
Avoid becoming a victim of immigration fraud
I emphasize that the renewal of work permits for Hondurans, Nicaraguans and Salvadorans who are currently registered and protected by TPS is automatic and free of charge.
Don’t be fooled into thinking that you have to pay a fee to take advantage of a work permit renewal.
As the name of the program suggests, TPS is temporary and will therefore end one day. This is why it is important that anyone currently registered with TPS consult with an immigration attorney immediately to discuss their legal options.
Hondurans, Nicaraguans, and Salvadorans who have recently arrived in the US are not eligible to apply for TPS for the first time. These people should check with an immigration attorney to see if there are other immigration benefits they could apply for.
Beware of immigration fraud and do not seek legal advice from notaries, immigration consultants, multi-services and do not fill out documents. These individuals, who are legally unable to give legal advice, may jeopardize their immigration cases by not having the necessary knowledge or the necessary permits to practice law.
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Dr. Nelson A. Castillo – immigration attorney and author Green card: how to get permanent residence in the USA. He is a past president of the National Hispanic Bar Association and the Westlake District Council of South Los Angeles. For information on how to consult Dr. Castillo, Click here.
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