TPS for Nepal is now formally announced!
SUMMARY: Through this Notice, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS)
announces that the Secretary of Homeland Security (Secretary) has
designated Nepal for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for a period of
18 months, effective June 24, 2015 through December 24, 2016. Under
section 244(b)(1)(B) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA), 8
U.S.C. 1254a(b)(1)(B), the Secretary is authorized to designate a
foreign state (or any part thereof) for TPS upon finding that the
foreign state has experienced an earthquake resulting in a substantial,
but temporary, disruption of living conditions.
This designation allows eligible Nepalese nationals (and aliens
having no nationality who last habitually resided in Nepal) who have
continuously resided in the United States since June 24, 2015, and have
been continuously physically present in the United States since June
24, 2015 to be granted TPS. This Notice also describes the other
eligibility criteria applicants must meet.
Individuals who believe they may qualify for TPS under this
designation may apply within the 180-day registration period that
begins on June 24, 2015 and ends on December 21, 2015. They may also
apply for Employment Authorization Documents (EAD) and for travel
authorization. Through this Notice, DHS also sets forth the procedures
for nationals of Nepal (or aliens having no nationality who last
habitually resided in Nepal) to apply for TPS, EADs, and travel
authorization with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS).
