Eligible nationals of Syria who do not currently hold Temporary Protected Status (TPS) are facing a deadline of Monday, July 6, 2015, to register for TPS. The redesignation period for TPS for Syrian nationals runs from Jan. 5, 2015, through Sept. 30, 2016.
According to USCIS, “to be eligible for TPS, you must demonstrate that you meet all eligibility criteria, including that you have been ‘continuously residing’ in the United States since Jan. 5, 2015, and ‘continuously physically present in’ the United States since April 1, 2015. You must also undergo thorough security checks. Individuals with certain criminal records or who pose a threat to national security are not eligible for TPS.”
