Temporary Protected Status

Temporary Protected Status (TPS) is a designation by the US government for eligible nationals of specified countries who cannot safely return home due to ongoing armed conflict, environmental disasters, or extraordinary conditions. As of March 2022, over 400,000 foreign nationals have TPS, allowing them to live and in some cases work in the US for a limited time. The program was established in 1990 as part of the Immigration Act and has undergone changes, with the Secretary of Homeland Security now holding the authority to designate countries for TPS. Beneficiaries of TPS are not removable from the US, can obtain employment authorization, and may be granted travel authorization.learn more on wikipedia