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Temporary Protected Status (TPS) in Immigration Law

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Temporary Protected Status allows eligible nationals of designated countries to live and work in the U.S. for a temporary period (typically 6 to 18 months, extendable) without fear of deportation, but it does not lead to permanent residency or citizenship.

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Imagine your homeland is suddenly struck by an earthquake, and the U.S. government says, 'You can stay and work here for now.' That's the essence of Temporary Protected Status. How does this emergency protection actually work?