How to Apply for Temporary Protected Status

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Education for Justice
Last Updated
02/2025
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This fact sheet talks about a short-term immigration status called temporary protected status (TPS). Sometimes it is called TPS. This fact sheet tells you:

  • Who can apply for temporary protected status.
  • What you can do if you get temporary protected status.
  • The steps to apply for temporary protected status.
     

This fact sheet was developed in collaboration with the Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota, Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid, Southern Minnesota Regional Legal Services, The Advocates for Human Rights, and the Volunteer Lawyers Network. It was supported by funding from the State of Minnesota Department of Human Services.

Who Can Get Temporary Protected Status

Steps to Apply