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Temporary Protected Status

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Secretary Mayorkas Designates Ukraine for Temporary Protected Status for 18 Months

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced the designation of Ukraine for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for 18 months.  

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Secretary Mayorkas Designates Sudan and Extends and Redesignates South Sudan for Temporary Protected Status

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced a new designation of Sudan and an extension and redesignation of South Sudan for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for 18 months.

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Follow Up Q&A from myUSCIS for Applicants

Follow Up Questions and Answers from the CIS Ombudsman's Webinar: Overview of myUSCIS for Applicants.

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The CIS Ombudsman's Webinar Series: myUSCIS for Applicants

January 20, 2022, the Office of the Citizenship and Immigration Services Ombudsman (CIS Ombudsman) hosted a public webinar providing an overview of myUSCIS.

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Lockbox Tip Sheet

The CIS Ombudsman has worked with USCIS on the following tip sheet on how best to use the USCIS Lockbox. Please see the attached document for more information on best practices.

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Follow Up Questions and Answers from the TPS eFiling Webinar

Follow Up Questions and Answers from the CIS Ombudsman's Webinar Series: USCIS Introduces Online Filing for Form I-821, Application for Temporary Protected Status.

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Secretary Mayorkas Delivers Remarks in Del Rio, TX

Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas, CBP Acting Commissioner Troy A. Miller, and U.S. Border Patrol Chief Raul Ortiz delivered remarks to address the situation in Del Rio, Texas.  They also discussed the dangers of irregular migration.

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The CIS Ombudsman's Webinar Series: USCIS Introduces e-Filing for Initial Form I-821

August 24, 2021, public webinar to discuss online filing for Form I-821, and concurrent filing of Form I-765, for individuals applying for TPS.

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Secretary Mayorkas Announces Extension and Re-Designation of Somalia for Temporary Protected Status

Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas announced an 18-month extension and re-designation of Somalia for Temporary Protected Status (TPS). This extension and re-designation will be in effect from September 18, 2021, through March 17, 2023.

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