What Is Temporary Protection Status?

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  • 6 years ago
Temporary Protection Status, also known as TPS, is an immigration programme that protects people who would face extreme hardship if they were forced to return to their country of origin. People with this status can work and live in the U.S. but their status is up for review every 6-18 months.

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