What is TPS
Temporary Protected Status (TPS) is a form of immigration status for people already in the United States. TPS is for people who cannot go back to their home country because of danger, such as an armed conflict or environmental disaster.
If you have TPS, you can:
- Stay in the U.S. legally for a period of time
- Apply for a work permit in the U.S.
- Apply to travel outside the U.S.
- Be protected from detention and deportation
You will not get any of the benefits of TPS until your application is approved. TPS is temporary. It does not give you lawful permanent status, citizenship, or any permanent immigration status.
| Go to the USCIS TPS Ukraine page for more details. |
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.
| Public charge does not apply to TPS applicants. You can use any government programs you qualify for. |
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.
You can apply for work authorization by filing Form I-765.
If you applied for re-registration, DHS is automatically extending the expiration date of work permits to April 19, 2026. You can keep using your current work permit as proof of your right to work until April 2, 2026 if your work permit has a category of A12 or C19 and with one of the following expiration dates:
- April 19, 2025
- October 19, 2023
If you did not re-register before March 18, 2025, then your EAD has expired and is not automatically extended.
If you applied for re-registration with a new EAD application, then after approval, you will be issued a new EAD with an October 19, 2026 expiration date.
If you had an initial TPS application and EAD application pending as of January 17, 2025, then after approval, you will be issued an EAD with an October 19, 2026 expiration date.
Travel permit
Travel permits are available to people with TPS. It is known as advanced parole. It shows immigration officials that you are allowed to travel abroad and back to the USA.
You can apply for a travel permit by filing Form I-131. Follow the Federal Register notice instructions when applying for a travel permit.
Before traveling outside the USA, talk to a lawyer. Immigration rules may change and it is important to know if it is safe to travel.
What happens when TPS expires?
DHS will review country conditions before it is set to expire. Be prepared for the possibility that it will end. If TPS Ukraine expires, you will have the same immigration status you had before getting TPS.
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 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.
- Apply for another immigration status if you qualify. Review if you are eligible for asylum, lawful permanent status (Green Card), or other U.S. visas.
- Maging handa para sa ICE. Know what to do if you are undocumented and agents come to your home or work. Know your rights and how to create a safety plan.
- Stay informed. Learn more about immigration changes under the new administration.
Learn how to find free or low-cost help from trusted immigration lawyers and legal representatives.
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