The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced that Ukraine has been
designated for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) on account of the
Russian military invasion.
Overview
Ukrainian nationals may soon apply for TPS status for an
18-month period. To be eligible for this TPS status, individuals
must have continuously resided in the U.S. since March 1, 2022.
Individuals who travel to the U.S. after March 1, 2022 will not be
eligible for the designation.
To be eligible for TPS status, a country must meet one of three
statutory requirements: ongoing armed conflict, environmental
disasters or extraordinary and temporary conditions. DHS cited both
ongoing armed conflict and extraordinary and temporary conditions
in designating Ukraine for Temporary Protected Status. Individual
applicants must meet all eligibility requirements and pass
background and security checks to receive TPS designation.
