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Temporary Protected Status (tps)

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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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