TPS Countries 2024

El Salvador

El Salvador has been granted temporary protected status (TPS) by the United States government due to the devastating effects of earthquakes that occurred in the country in 2001. This has allowed many Salvadorans who were living in the United States at the time of the earthquakes to remain in the country and work legally, despite not having legal immigration status. The earthquakes, which occurred in January and February of 2001, caused widespread destruction and loss of life in El Salvador and left many people without homes or means of support.

The TPS designation for El Salvador has been extended several times over the years, as the country continues to recover from the effects of the earthquakes. The program has provided a lifeline for many Salvadorans living in the United States, allowing them to continue working and supporting themselves and their families. It has also allowed them to send remittances back to El Salvador, which has helped to boost the country's economy.

Haiti

Haiti was granted TPS by the United States government after a 2010 earthquake that caused widespread damage and loss of life in the country. This has allowed many Haitian nationals who were living in the United States at the time of the earthquake to remain in the country and work legally, despite not having legal immigration status. The earthquake, which had a magnitude of 7.0 on the Richter scale, struck Haiti on January 12, 2010, and caused across-the-board destruction and loss of life.

The TPS designation for Haiti has also been extended several times over the years, as it still has not fully recovered from the events. The TPS program has not only helped the current nationals that are living in the United States provide a better quality of life for their family but to promote the immigration of further members into the US from Haiti. Of course, the longer that these nationals are living within the country, the greater their chance that their application can be approved if they so choose.

Much like other countries with the TPS designation, it is set to expire every few years, with no warning.

Syria

Syria is another country that was granted TPS status by the United States government due to the ongoing armed conflict in the country and various regions. This allows many Syrian nationals who were living in the United States during the conflict to remain there and work legally. Of course, this has allowed many Syrians to go through the application process of becoming citizens at the US border. TPS status is a boon for both the host country and those that are experiencing turmoil, as it creates a symbiotic relationship that helps political relations, and the economy itself.

Syrian TPS status has been extended many times because the conflicts are ongoing. Many speculate that the TPS standing of Syria will remain for many more years, as it still cannot fully recover from its war-torn state. In some areas, additional help is given to homeowners that can accommodate refugees, with various state programs helping them rebuild their lives.