Massachusetts
TPS attorney helping you apply, re-register, and plan your future

Protection for nationals of designated countries

Temporary Protected Status lets eligible nationals of designated countries live and work in the U.S. when conditions at home make return unsafe. Castel & Hall LLP assists TPS applicants in Boston, Framingham, Woburn, and beyond—with special language support for Haitian Creole and Spanish speakers. We file accurate applications, renew on time, and align TPS with your wider family immigration strategy where possible.

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Initial filings, re-registration windows, and EADs

You must meet continuous residence and presence dates, pass background checks, and file within DHS windows. We track DHS updates, prepare evidence of presence, and secure employment authorization documents so you can work legally. For those facing court issues or lapses, we collaborate with deportation defense to protect your status while we stabilize your case.

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Temporary Protected Status (TPS) Lawyers – FAQ

  • Am I eligible for TPS if I arrived after my country’s designation date?

    Usually no. TPS requires continuous residence/physical presence since DHS-set dates. Late initial filings are sometimes allowed—check the current notice.

  • Can I travel with TPS?

    You can request advance parole. Traveling without it risks losing TPS and facing inadmissibility on return.

  • Does TPS lead to a green card?

    TPS is temporary and doesn’t by itself provide residency, but some TPS holders can adjust through family or employment if otherwise eligible. Travel on advance parole can affect eligibility in certain cases—get legal advice first.

  • What happens if I miss re-registration?

    There’s often a brief grace period; missing it can cause loss of status and work authorization. Act quickly to file late with a good-cause explanation.

  • Can I switch from TPS to another status?

    Sometimes. Marriage to a U.S. citizen, approved employment cases, or other humanitarian options may be possible paths, depending on entries, waivers, and history.

  • Will TPS affect my asylum or removal case?

    TPS can pause removal and provide work authorization, but it’s separate from asylum. Strategize filings to avoid conflicts or unintended admissions.

  • Do I need biometrics every time I re-register?

    Usually USCIS requires updated biometrics periodically; check your notice. Plan for appointment scheduling around work.

  • Is Haitian Creole support available?

    Yes—our team serves Haitian, Latin American, and other TPS communities in their preferred languages.

Exploring permanent options where the law allows

PS does not by itself lead to a green card, but some holders may qualify through marriage to a U.S. citizen, approved family petitions, or other relief. We evaluate adjustment pathways, travel on advance parole, and timing for citizenship and naturalization after permanent residence, building a long-term plan that fits your goals.

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