Kurindwa ku Baturage b'Ibihugu Birimo Umutekano Muke (TPS) kuri Ukraine

What is TPS?

Temporary Protected Status (TPS) allows people from certain countries to stay and work in the U.S. if it is not safe for them to return home due to war, disasters, or other emergencies.

Who can have TPS for Ukraine?

If you already had TPS for Ukraine under a previous designation, you must have re-registered by March 18, 2025 to continue your benefits through October 19, 2026. If you were applying for the first time, you must have registered by April 19, 2025.

You must have also met the following requirements to apply:

• Be a national of Ukraine or a person without nationality who lived in Ukraine for a long time before arriving in the U.S.
• Have lived only in the U.S. since August 16, 2023
• Did not take trips outside the U.S. after October 20, 2023 that might impact eligibility 

You may not be eligible if you have committed certain crimes.

How do I get a work permit?

Work permits are available to people with TPS and are known as an Employment Authorization Document (EAD). It shows employers that you are allowed to work in the USA.

If you have a current TPS-based work permit, it should be valid through October 19, 2026, based on a recent court ruling.

If you do not have an EAD, you can apply by filing Form I-765 and paying the fee. Processing can take many months, and you may not receive a work permit before TPS ends. Talk with an immigration lawyer before applying.

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What happens when TPS expires?

If you do not have another legal immigration status besides TPS, you will become undocumented and lose your work authorization. If you stay without legal status, you will risk being detained, put in removal proceedings, and deported.

How to prepare

• Talk to an immigration lawyer. It is important to seek legal help and learn about your options for staying in the U.S.
• Be careful of immigration scams, including notarios, fake websites, social media messages, and promises to quickly fix your status.
• Be prepared for ICE. Know your rights and how to create a safety plan.
• Stay informed. Learn more about immigration changes under the Trump administration.

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