Secretary Chertoff Extends Temporary Protected Status for eligible Hondurans, Nicaraguans and Salvadorans
Posted by Jeff Z. Xie, Attorney At Law on May 02, 2007 at 16:41:43
WASHINGTON – U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff announced today his decision to extend Temporary Protected Status (TPS) designations for eligible nationals of Honduras, Nicaragua and El Salvador by an additional 18 months. It will allow current TPS beneficiaries from these three countries to extend their status and continue living and working in the United States for an additional 18 months, and will affect approximately 78,000 Hondurans, 4,000 Nicaraguans, and 230,000 Salvadorans. The extension is part of the Administration’s ongoing assistance to Honduras, Nicaragua and El Salvador in recovering from natural disasters that have affected Central America. Current TPS designations for Hondurans and Nicaraguans expire on July 5, 2007. The current TPS designation for El Salvadorans expires on September 9, 2007. In accordance with a schedule to be announced in forthcoming Federal Register notices, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will begin processing TPS re-registration applications for eligible Hondurans and Nicaraguans first. USCIS will make an announcement later this summer on the TPS re-registration process for Salvadorans. All TPS beneficiaries have registered with the department and have been provided with biometric and secure identification cards. “Although Honduras, Nicaragua, and El Salvador have made significant progress in their recovery and rebuilding efforts, each country continues to face social and economic challenges in their efforts to restore their nations to normalcy,” said USCIS Director Emilio Gonzalez. “This 18 month extension reflects the United States’ commitment to continue assisting our Central American neighbors on their road to recovery.” Filing periods for these three designations have not yet begun. Applications received prior to or after the announced registration period for each designation will be rejected. Details on where, when and how to file under each designation will soon be published in the Federal Register and additional information will be provided online at: www.uscis.gov. Customers may also call the USCIS National Customer Service Center at 1-800-375-5283. Re-Registration Details Forthcoming
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