12,500 Haitian TPS Applications and Counting

The Washington Post is reporting that the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS) has received over 12,500 applications for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) from Haitians since the application period started in late January.  Although this is a significant number, it is imperative to remember that an estimated 200,000 Haitians are eligible for TPS status.

TPS allows [...]

USCIS Releases How-To video for TPS Registration

The USCIS has released a How-To video for Haitians seeking to file for TPS Registration.  I can’t vouch for how useful (or accurate) it is – but at least USCIS is trying to get the word out.

Here is a transcript of the video.

Don’t Be A Victim of Immigration Fraud

As mentioned last week, certain Haitian nationals were recently made eligible for TPS status. given the large number of individuals who will be seeking out this status, it is a good time to remember to properly vet any immigration attorney that you engage.  It is also important to make sure that you are not being [...]

Haitian TPS Clinics in New York City

As many know, the U.S. government has recently extended Temporary Protected Status (TPS) to Haitians living in the United States on January 12, 2010.

The Immigration bar of New York City, in conjunction with many NYC community organizations, is set to hold numerous free legal clinics for Haitians seeking to apply for TPS.  The following [...]

Temporary Protected Status (TPS) Granted To Haitians

Following the devastating earthquake in Haiti, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service (“USCIS”) acted immediately and granted Temporary Protected Status (“TPS”) to Haitians in the United States. TPS, which is granted for eighteen months, allows for unauthorized Haitians to remain in the United States without fear of removal and deportation back to a recovering [...]

TPS Extended For Sudanese Nationals

Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for nationals of Sudan has been extended until November 2, 2011 by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS).  TPS is an immigration status that is granted to eligible nationals of a designated country who are temporarily unable to safely return to their home country because of an emergency situation, including [...]