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TPS Holders
Temporary Protected Status protects people from designated countries from removal and allows work authorization, but it is temporary and does not itself lead to a Green Card. A separate qualifying petition is required.
Requires current verification · Editorial record dated 10/20/2026 · Not lawyer review or an eligibility decision. Check current official instructions.
Who this is for
People with TPS or from a country that may be designated.
Country designations are made, extended and ended by the government; check the current list before planning.
Common problems
TPS is not a path
Years of TPS do not add up to residence. Use the protection period to build a separate case if one exists.