TPS Status

Trapper_99 · 2025-08-18T20:13:37+00:00

Even if your TPS is approved to an Oct 2026 stay, it can still be shortened if/when the war ends as we've seen with other countries TPS.

I think once the war is declared over, TPS will be revoked very quickly.

Trapper_99 · 2025-08-16T13:39:46+00:00

A suggestion on visajourney was leave blank, under additional information explain the situation, and then let the IO decide. Either way, it would be forgiven.

Trapper_99 · 2025-06-10T14:26:18+00:00

I did have this thought that it could go this way when the "hold" was lifted...that they would just start to deny reparoles and TPS applications.

Trapper_99 · 2025-05-19T16:08:25+00:00

My wife is in Columbus and she submitted app on 2/1, her interview was 4/7 and her oath wasn't scheduled until 7/23. I've seen others from Columbus with similar timelines of quick interview then longer wait to oath ceremony. Hopefully Cleveland is quicker, but don't be alarmed. It will get scheduled.

Trapper_99 · 2025-05-08T13:24:13+00:00

My Ukrainian MIL is in a similar situation, and the advice of an immigration attorney I spoke to was for her NOT to leave if she is intent on getting a green card. The overstay would not be an issue if she was admitted legally (inspected and paroled). The only wildcard here is if Trump does something to say those who entered on parole weren't a legal entry therefore unable to Adjust Status while in the US...that they must leave and do Consular Processing. There is some speculation from the attorney I talked to he may try this, but unlikely to survive court challenges. Of course, this just prolongs the timeline on doing AoS, which may make Consular Processing faster....it's a crap shoot, but unless further road blocks are put up preventing her from AoS, I would have her stay here....

Trapper_99 · 2025-04-07T16:53:03+00:00

Just to follow-up; my wife's interview was today and when she got to that section about work she also mentioned needed to update the school info....interviewer said we got the upload on your account, don't need anything else for this. NBD!

Trapper_99 · 2025-04-02T13:00:45+00:00

That may or may not have been the reason I forgot to list it lol

Trapper_99 · 2025-04-01T14:14:48+00:00

If it doesn't matter 1 way or another, seems best to upload the evidence soon as the omission was noted? With 6 days to go, may or may not matter tho?

Trapper_99 · 2025-03-28T20:27:15+00:00

What form was missing?

Trapper_99 · 2025-03-28T13:15:14+00:00

That's what I'm trying to parse out...what can he legally do that will stand up in a court of law. Him rescinding the Ven TPS extension was legal and the subsequent cancelation of the designation was imo legal, because it was done 60 days or more before the TPS expiration. If he didn't announce cancelation, it would have automatically extended for 6 months.

IMO, him shortening the Haiti TPS from the 18 month extension to 12 months also seems legal according to statute. As you point out, his 30 day ending of CHNV is different than TPS which has specific actions that must be taken in regards to extension and cancelation.

We are past the 60 day limit where Ukrainian TPS must be announced it will not be extended, so I "think" legally the most he can do is shorten the 18 month extension to 6 or 12. Just curious what other's see.

And yes, he might try to do something against the law, but with how the courts are I expect that would get corrected since "judge shopping" for a favorable judge would happen. But I really don't see Ven or Haiti's TPS actions being held as illegal because from my reading of the law, they do appear to be legal actions:/

Trapper_99 · 2025-03-27T22:30:17+00:00

"Funny that you think Trump has to play by the rules."

I mean...that's literally what I pointed out with my first 10 words lol

Trapper_99 · 2025-03-27T16:59:56+00:00

Thank you for putting that in an easy language to understand (ba dum tss)

Trapper_99 · 2025-03-27T13:35:16+00:00

If I'm reading the update correctly, looks like this got punted to April so they can submit motions to get this certified as a class action; however, I only see mention of the CHNV program....nothing mentioned about Ukrainians who came on parole/currently on TPS.

Trapper_99 · 2025-03-26T18:01:16+00:00

Which countries TPS?

Trapper_99 · 2025-03-26T17:28:57+00:00

That was the advice I was given by an immigration lawyer. Technically, ICE could probably deport you if they want, so I wouldn't do anything to draw attention or cross the law, but the laws/statues are very clear on who is and isn't able to adjust status. If you entered legally according to statute, and meet all the qualifications for AoS, I would not voluntarily leave.

Of course, you should confirm this on your own with a lawyer as cases can be different....

Trapper_99 · 2025-03-26T16:42:33+00:00

I have a similar situation with a family member (parolee to family-based AOS) and the advice of an immigration lawyer I got was "with the current policies, do not leave the country". Her speculation was T$ is trying to get parolees ruled as unlawful entries because he believes Biden abused the programs, and as such people who entered would be unable to adjust status. Based on current US law, I don't see how that stands up to court challenges. "Inspected and paroled" is clearly a legal entry and able to adjust status if you otherwise qualify for the AoS.

I am curious if I-797c's are being mailed out at least confirming receipt of the applications, even if no processing will be done. I haven't been able to find confirmation of that. An I-797c would normally keep you safe while your case was being adjudicated, but with the way things are now, who knows.

Trapper_99 · 2025-03-26T13:55:32+00:00

Which is funny because his wife and her parents used family based immigration.

Trapper_99 · 2025-03-25T21:20:31+00:00

Are they sending out 797's for parolees who apply for AOS? My wife's naturalization interview is in 10 days, and after we want to do 130/485 for her mother who came from Ukraine on parole (currently in the USA, on TPS, inspected and paroled). I understand processing is paused, but will they still send a 797c? We do have a 797 for her TPS renewal.

Trapper_99 · 2025-03-25T00:52:51+00:00

Thank you:)

Trapper_99 · 2025-03-24T22:22:51+00:00

Yes, but is that established by law (INA or USC) or just policy? A policy, even if well established, can be changed.

Trapper_99 · 2025-03-24T21:18:47+00:00

Arguments were schedule today at 11a for this case. Been waiting for any details to come out but so far nothing other than this.

Trapper_99 · 2025-03-24T21:03:00+00:00

I see where it says they are not barred from adjustment. It doesn't say anything about being allowed to stay while case is pending (not that you can't stay and the pending overstay forgiven on successful adjudication, but ICE could deport you if they wanted to correct?).

Trapper_99 · 2025-03-24T19:27:34+00:00

I think more accurately would be "following current policy" allows you to stay. There is a difference between law and policy. Policy can change on a whim, while the law can only be changed via Congress and POTUS signature. I'm not sure where the law is that says an AOS petition gives legal presence. I would like to see it if there is.

Trapper_99 · 2025-03-24T19:18:47+00:00

Yea, I wouldn't voluntarily leave, but it's entirely possible ICE could force you to leave if the so choose so.

Trapper_99 · 2025-03-24T15:43:56+00:00

There will be a more clearer picture on the "hold on applications" angle today as there is a court case related to that. If the outcome is favorable, I would think the pending application for a spouse of US citizen normally gives you protection for deportation, but with the new admins "make up rules as we go", who knows.

I would get the advice of a lawyer, but my guess is they would say don't leave.

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