Temporary Protected Status Registration for Syrian Nationals Began March 29, 2012

Initial registration for Syrian nationals to apply for Temporary Protected Status opened on March 29, 2012.  The US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will accept applications for Temporary Protected Status for Syrian nationals until September 25, 2012.  If granted, applicants will receive Temporary Protected Status valid until September 30, 2013.

                                                                                                    

USCIS notes that an error appeared in the Federal Register regarding the registration period.  The Federal Register announced that registration would be open until September 25, “2013.”  A correction to the Federal Register will be posted soon.  USCIS emphasizes that applications will not be accepted after September 25, 2012.

Applicants must provide evidence of certain criteria to qualify for Temporary Protected Status.  Such evidence includes documentation confirming Syrian nationality or last habitual residence in Syria, continuous residence and physical presence in the United States since March 29, 2012, and admissibility for purposes of temporary protected status.  An applicant’s criminal history may also render him inadmissible including felonies or two or more misdemeanor convictions.  More details on the process and requirements for application are available at www.uscis.gov/tps.

Applicants for Temporary Protected Status who want assistance with the process should consult with a reputable immigration attorney.

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