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Temporary Protected Status For Ukraine – How Are Countries Selected For Tps And Who Qualifies?, Golden Gate University School Of Law May 2022

Temporary Protected Status For Ukraine – How Are Countries Selected For Tps And Who Qualifies?, Golden Gate University School Of Law

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Following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Secretary Alejandro N. Mayorkas of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced that Ukraine has been designated for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for 18 months from April 19, 2022 to October 17, 2023. Eligible Ukrainian nationals who receive TPS are protected from deportation, allowed to live and work in the United States, and may be granted travel authorization. Under the designation of Ukraine, DHS estimates that roughly 59,000 individuals could be eligible to receive TPS. Despite the temporary nature of the program that allows TPS recipients to stay in the United States for a limited …