It's TPS registration time for nationals and citizens of El Salvador, Nicaragua and Honduras. If you or any friends of family members are from these countries, they may need to take immediate action before the end of 2008.
Temporary Protected Status is a temporary immigration status granted by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to nationals of certain countries that are deemed to be experiencing temporary negative conditions such as armed conflict or environmental disasters that make it difficult for the nationals to return in safety, or for the countries to accept their return. Law: INA section 244. TPS beneficiaries are not subject to removal from the United States and are eligible for work authorization.
TPS, like other parts of U.S. Immigration law is somewhat of a conundrum. It has been called a "gift" to the citizens of the countries whom are designated beneficiaries, and politics has been rumored to be a significant factor. It is not clear why after the devastating 2004 Tsunami in South Asia or the massive 1999 Earthquakes in Turkey which claimed tens of thousands of lives, those countries were not designated.
Ricky Malik, Esq.
Greencard@mail.com
www.rmlegal.com
Saturday, November 29, 2008
Visa Waiver Program Expanded
Additional Countries Designated for the Visa Waiver Program
The Department of Homland Security added the following countries to the Visa Waiver Program (VWP): Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, the Republic of Korea, and the Slovak Republic effective November 17, 2008.
Citizens and Nationals of these countries can simply get on a plane without having to apply for a visa at a U.S. consulate.
In addition to the seven new countries, the following are existing VWP countries: Andorra, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brunei, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Monaco, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal, San Marino, Singapore, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom.
Generally, citizens of these countries are considered fortunate that they do not have to submit to the cumbersome US visa application process, which results in many denials.
Ricky Malik, Esq.
Greencard@mail.com
www.rmlegal.com
The Department of Homland Security added the following countries to the Visa Waiver Program (VWP): Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, the Republic of Korea, and the Slovak Republic effective November 17, 2008.
Citizens and Nationals of these countries can simply get on a plane without having to apply for a visa at a U.S. consulate.
In addition to the seven new countries, the following are existing VWP countries: Andorra, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brunei, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Monaco, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal, San Marino, Singapore, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom.
Generally, citizens of these countries are considered fortunate that they do not have to submit to the cumbersome US visa application process, which results in many denials.
Ricky Malik, Esq.
Greencard@mail.com
www.rmlegal.com
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