JLA Law Group

Temporary Protected Status (TPS) Attorneys in Norcross and Atlanta, Georgia

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Temporary Protected Status (TPS) is a humanitarian immigration benefit that allows nationals of designated countries to live and work lawfully in the United States when conditions in their home country, such as armed conflict, environmental disaster, or other extraordinary circumstances, make safe return impossible. As of 2025, TPS-designated countries include El Salvador, Honduras, Guatemala, Venezuela, Haiti, Nicaragua, Nepal, Somalia, South Sudan, Syria, Ukraine, and others. The Secretary of Homeland Security designates and extends TPS periods, and beneficiaries must re-register during each extension period to maintain their status.

TPS beneficiaries receive an Employment Authorization Document (EAD) allowing them to work legally in the United States. They are also protected from deportation for the duration of their TPS designation. With advance parole (Form I-131), TPS holders can travel internationally and return to the United States. Critically, travel with advance parole creates a lawful admission that may open a pathway to adjustment of status and a green card, particularly for TPS holders who are also beneficiaries of approved family-based or employment-based immigrant petitions.

Eligibility for TPS requires continuous physical presence in the United States since the date specified in the TPS designation, continuous residence since the designation date, no disqualifying criminal convictions (felonies or two or more misdemeanors), and timely registration or re-registration. At J. Lee & Associates, our bilingual attorneys help clients navigate TPS applications, re-registrations, advance parole requests, and the transition from TPS to permanent residence. We serve Norcross, Gwinnett County, and the greater Atlanta metro area.

Steps You Should Take

1

Verify Your Country's TPS Designation and Dates

We confirm that your country currently has TPS designation and that you meet the continuous physical presence and continuous residence dates specified in the designation. These dates are strict eligibility requirements.

2

File or Re-Register for TPS

We prepare and file your initial TPS application or re-registration, including Form I-821 and Form I-765 for work authorization. Timely filing during the registration period is essential.

3

Apply for Advance Parole if Needed

If you need to travel internationally, we file Form I-131 for advance parole before your departure. We advise on the strategic benefits of advance parole for future green card eligibility.

4

Call JLA for a TPS Consultation

Call (770) 609-9396 to speak with a bilingual immigration attorney about your TPS eligibility, re-registration deadlines, or the pathway from TPS to permanent residence.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which countries currently have TPS designation?
TPS designations change periodically. As of early 2025, designated countries include El Salvador, Honduras, Guatemala, Venezuela, Haiti, Nicaragua, Nepal, Somalia, South Sudan, Syria, Ukraine, Burma (Myanmar), and others. Each designation has specific eligibility dates for continuous physical presence and continuous residence. Contact our office for the most current information about your country.
Can I get a green card through TPS?
TPS alone does not lead directly to a green card. However, if you have an approved family-based petition (I-130) or employment-based petition (I-140) and you traveled with advance parole granted through TPS, your return to the U.S. may be considered a lawful admission, allowing you to file for adjustment of status. This pathway has been confirmed by multiple federal courts. Our attorneys evaluate whether this strategy applies to your case.
What happens if I miss the TPS re-registration deadline?
Failure to re-register during the designated period can result in loss of TPS status and work authorization. If you have good cause for late registration, you may request a late filing. USCIS evaluates late filings on a case-by-case basis. Contact an attorney immediately if you believe you have missed a deadline.
Can I travel outside the United States with TPS?
You must obtain advance parole (Form I-131) before traveling. Traveling without advance parole may result in abandonment of your TPS application and trigger inadmissibility bars upon return. With an approved advance parole document, you can travel and return lawfully.
Does a criminal conviction disqualify me from TPS?
A felony conviction or two or more misdemeanor convictions committed in the United States disqualify you from TPS under INA § 244(c)(2)(B). Certain offenses that are classified as misdemeanors under state law may be considered felonies for immigration purposes. A thorough criminal-immigration analysis is essential before applying.

Applicable Laws

INA § 244 / 8 U.S.C. § 1254aTemporary Protected Status: designation, eligibility, registration, and employment authorization.
INA § 244(c)(2)(B) / 8 U.S.C. § 1254a(c)(2)(B)Criminal bars to TPS: felony or two misdemeanor convictions in the United States.
8 CFR § 244USCIS regulations governing TPS applications, re-registration, and termination.
INA § 245 / 8 U.S.C. § 1255Adjustment of status: pathway from TPS to green card via advance parole and lawful admission.

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