It is complex for every immigrant to be able to remain in a foreign territory away from the harassment of the authorities and the feeling of not being able to achieve their goals. However, we will provide you with precise information on how to extend your stay as a migrant in the United States, time that will allow you to manage procedures that consolidate your status as an immigrant.
You will know what Temporary Protected Status or TPS is for, how to apply for the benefit, what the requested requirements would be, who qualifies for the program, among other important elements that will help you clarify your immigration doubts.
What is TPS and what is it for if I am Honduran?
It is important that you know that TPS is a temporary benefit that will help you live in the US in a more peaceful way and without thinking that you could be deported to your country of origin. In this sense, it is mandatory to remember that TPS is not a permit that will lead to permanent status in the USA. However, being under TPS protection will not prevent you from carrying out other immigration procedures that lead you to qualify for a better status in the nation.
If you are from Honduras and are thinking about acquiring a TPS, you need to know that the temporary permit will last between 6 to 18 months that can be renewable, depending on various aspects to be taken into account by the US State. With the benefit you will be able to work in the US in a more secure way while you organize yourself and decide what you want for your future.
What are the requirements to apply for Honduran TPS?
It is important that you take into account the following requirements before requesting your TPS:
- Have evidence of nationality and Honduran identity.
- Be able to prove the date of entry to the US.
- Evidence continuous residence.
It should be noted that TPS costs $50. Likewise, the participant must pay expenses for biometric examinations, having a value of 85 dollars, in addition, if a work authorization is required, an additional 410 dollars must be granted. In total, a person needs $545 to apply for TPS. It is essential to note that minors pay $50.
How to apply for the New TPS of Honduras?
Currently there is a possibility for Hondurans to register for TPS until January 5, 2024, in order to extend the benefit until July 5, 2025. It is an excellent alternative for those who want an opportunity in the USA.
If you are already enjoying TPS, remember that its duration is automatically extended until June 30, 2024. However, if you want to make an extension, until July 2025, you have to re-register in the system before January 2024.
If you have made the decision to re-register, you must file Form I-821 with the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). The procedure can be done online or by mail.
Latest news on Temporary Protected Status for Hondurans in the USA
Since last June 2023, the President of the United States, Joe Biden, announced that he would extend Temporary Protected Status for 18 months to people from: Honduras, El Salvador, Nepal and Nicaragua. Although Biden’s offer seemed generous, many activists and legislators rejected the measure, since they wanted greater benefits.
For his part, the Secretary of Homeland Security, Alejandro Mayorkas, assured that foreigners will be able to have greater protection and guarantees with the extension imposed by Biden, something that could not have happened during the mandate of former President Donald Trump.
For his part, within the American political sphere, the Democratic federal senator from New Jersey, Bob Menendez, sympathized with Biden’s decision, being one of those who pressured the White House to implement the extensions, although he indicated that the measure “does not go far enough,” suggesting that the extension of TPS may have been a purely political calculation, leaving aside the needs of the individuals in each country. The extensions will benefit 76 thousand Hondurans.
How to Renew the Honduran TPS
You just have to re-register, something you can do online, in addition to filling out Form I-821.
Does TPS extend to Honduras?
Yes, Hondurans will be able to extend TPS for 18 months.
Who qualifies for TPS residency according to USCIS?
According to USCIS, individuals who wish to qualify for TPS must comply with the following:
- Be a citizen of one of the nations that were designated with TPS.
- Enroll or re-enroll during the estimated application time.
- Have been present in the US continuously since the date of your country’s designation.
- The regulations make exceptions when the applicant has traveled outside the USA briefly. The USCIS must be informed about the trips she made outside the country, in order to make decisions.
- Any document that is not written in English must have a translation.
What happens to the Hondurans who have suffered from ETA?
Hondurans who suffered from the ETA natural disaster did not receive rapid TPS application assistance, but the President of Honduras, Xiomara Castro, requested a new TPS designation for the victims of ETA and Lota last September 2023, in addition to thanking the 18-month extension imposed by Biden.
TPS permit for Hondurans
Remember that if you already have TPS, its duration will be automatically extended until June 2024, although you can opt for an extension until July 5, 2025.
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