This fact sheet is current as of 9.26.2022. It is not legal advice.
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On Monday, September 26, 2022, Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas announced an extension of the current Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Burma for an additional 18 months, from November 26, 2022, through May 25, 2024, due to extraordinary and temporary conditions in Burma that prevent individuals from safely returning. In addition, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced a redesignation of Burma for TPS for the same reason, allowing Burmese nationals (and individuals having no nationality who last habitually resided in Burma) residing in the United States as of September 25, 2022, to be eligible for TPS.
TPS for Burma was originally designated on Friday, March 12, 2021, for 18 months through November 25, 2022.
What is temporary protected status (TPS)?
The Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) grants TPS to individuals from designated countries who are unable to return home safely due to conditions or circumstances in their home countries.
During the designated TPS period, TPS holders are allowed to live in the United States and cannot be detained by DHS just on the basis of their immigration status. TPS holders are eligible to apply for an employment authorization document (EAD) and for travel authorization.
What does the extension of TPS for Burma (Myanmar) mean?
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