Does TPS give you the right to become a US citizen?

Does TPS provide the right to obtain U.S. citizenship?

Temporary Protected Status (TPS) is an important program for foreign nationals who cannot return to their countries due to various dangers such as war, natural disasters, or other serious threats. However, TPS does not provide direct access to U.S. citizenship. This program allows individuals to stay in the U.S. for a specified period, depending on the circumstances that led to granting temporary protection. The TPS program can be very beneficial for those who cannot return to their home countries due to life-threatening dangers, but it is important to understand that it does not directly lead to U.S. citizenship.

All individuals who have been granted TPS status can legally stay in the U.S., work, and receive protection from deportation for the duration of this program. However, this is not a path to obtaining citizenship. To become a U.S. citizen, you must go through several stages of the immigration process. One of the first stages is obtaining permanent residency through a green card. It is important to understand that TPS alone is not sufficient for obtaining U.S. citizenship.

How to obtain U.S. citizenship after TPS?

To obtain U.S. citizenship, you must go through several stages of the immigration process, even if you are in the country on TPS status. Let's look at these stages:

1. Obtaining a green card (permanent residency): The first step toward citizenship is obtaining permanent residency in the U.S. If you have TPS status, you can apply for a green card through various categories, including family-based or employment-based.
2. Living in the U.S. legally: After obtaining a green card, you must live in the U.S. legally for a certain period, usually 5 years, before you can apply for citizenship.
3. Applying for citizenship: After meeting the residency requirements as a permanent resident, you can apply for citizenship using the N-400 form. This process includes an interview, a U.S. history test, and an English proficiency test.
4. Naturalization: After successfully completing the interview and passing the citizenship tests, you will be able to take the Oath of Allegiance to the United States and become a U.S. citizen.

Key requirements for obtaining citizenship after TPS

While TPS is not a direct path to citizenship, there are certain requirements that must be met to obtain a green card and, eventually, citizenship. Here are some of them:

• Permanent residency status: To obtain citizenship, you must be a permanent resident of the U.S. (hold a green card) for a certain period, usually 5 years for most applicants.
• Living in the U.S.: To apply for citizenship, you must have lived in the U.S. as a permanent resident for at least 30 months out of the 5 years prior to applying.
• Knowledge of English and U.S. history: It is important to demonstrate knowledge of the English language and basic facts about U.S. history and government during the interview.

How can we help?

Legal consultation: Our lawyers are ready to provide qualified advice regarding your TPS status, options for obtaining a green card, and U.S. citizenship.

Document preparation: We will help you gather all necessary documents to apply for a green card and citizenship, including correctly filling out forms and collecting additional materials.

Support at all stages: We will guide you through all stages of the immigration process, from applying for a green card to obtaining citizenship.

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