Today the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) stated that the Republic of Yemen has been designated for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) due to severe violence and ongoing armed conflict.  This designation begins today and will run for a period of 18 months, or until March 3, 2017.

Yemeni nationals physically present and residing in the United States since September 3, 2015 should consult our office to discuss eligibility for TPS and the application process.

TPS may be granted to foreign nationals who are present in the United States when disaster hits their home country or when conditions in their home country prevent safe return. TPS is granted for temporary conditions such as civil war and/or armed conflict and environmental disasters.

While a foreign national holds TPS, he or she:

• may not be removed from the United States;
• may apply for employment authorization; and
• may be granted travel authorization.

TPS is a temporary grant of lawful immigration status in the United States that does not lead to citizenship, permanent residence, or any other immigration status.