Who can apply for TPS and where to find the forms

Temporary Protected Status (TPS) is a temporary immigration benefit and work permit. It is for:

• people from certain countries
• who are already in the United States

TPS allows them to stay here for a limited time. TPS is usually granted because of war, an earthquake, a hurricane or other emergency in the person's home country. Follow the link to learn which countries are eligible for TPS. The link is to the U.S. government website. The forms are free, but it costs money to apply.