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The Impact of Crimes on TPS Eligibility

This practice advisory provides an overview of the different ways crimes can impact eligibility for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) and a framework for analyzing whether an applicant is subject to these bars and potential options to overcome them.

Immigrant Legal Resource Center Practice advisory Apr 7, 2023 Direct PDF available

Why it matters

Useful as a practitioner-oriented overview from Immigrant Legal Resource Center on Crimes; review the source material for the most current authority and procedure.

Topics

Crimes and categorical approach Special immigrant

Workflows

Crim-imm screening Children and SIJS

Forums

Cross-forum

Jurisdictions

National