Friend,

How much do you know about TPS?

Established by the U.S. Congress in 1990, TPS or Temporary Protected Status is a form of immigration relief that provides temporary protection from deportation and work authorization for individuals and families who cannot safely return to their home countries due to violent conflict and natural disaster.

Right now, sixteen countries have TPS designations due to ongoing conflicts — a list that includes Haiti, Ukraine, and Afghanistan. Many TPS holders are deeply ingrained into American families and communities. For instance, FWD.us estimates that more than 800,000 U.S. citizens (half of which are children) live in households with at least one current TPS holder or TPS-eligible person.

Check out FWD.us’ TPS explainer to learn the FACTS about TPS — then share with your social networks to ensure the TPS program continues and is extended to individuals from countries under threat.

The Biden Administration has successfully utilized TPS in the past two years, and they should continue to extend these protections to more people from countries in turmoil to help build a more humane, safe, and orderly immigration system — all while keeping more families safe and together.

Learn the facts about TPS with our new explainer — and then advocate for this critical program by sharing with your social networks!

Thank you for supporting immigrants today,

FWD.us Team