Temporary Protected Status (tps)
Legal definition for Indian law research
Definition
temporary protected status (tps)
Establishes a legislative basis for allowing a group of persons temporary refuge in the United States. Under a provision of the Immigration Act of 1990, the Attorney General may designate nationals of a foreign state to be eligible for TPS with a finding that conditions in that country pose a danger to personal safety due to ongoing armed conflict or an environmental disaster.
Source: U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
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