Is it possible to apply for another immigration benefit while on TPS? Yes, it is possible.  TPS registration does not prevent you from applying for nonimmigrant status, filing for a green card, or applying for any other immigration benefit or protection for which you may be eligible.  If you think you may have other immigration options now or in the future, it is important for you to discuss the matter with your immigration lawyer.

Will filing for TPS affect my application for asylum? A TPS application will have no impact on your application for asylum.

Assuming I meet all other requirements, what else could make me ineligible for TPS? An individual who has been convicted of any felony, or two or more misdemeanors committed in the U.S. is not eligible for TPS.  An individual subject to several other criminal and security related bars to asylum is also ineligible.  This would include participating in the persecution of another individual or engaging in or inciting terrorist activity.  If you think this might impact you, please discuss the matter with your immigration lawyer.

What can a TPS lawyer do for me? A TPS lawyer can do the following for you:  clarify options; determine if you're eligible; explain the TPS process in detail; explain whether or not you will face any risks in applying for TPS; assist and guide you in collecting all necessary information for your application; prepare all applications and supporting materials to meet the highest standards of immigration law; submit your application, oversee the processing of your case, and communicate with USCIS if necessary; notify you of any issues or appointments; and ensure that your TPS and work authorization is granted expeditiously.  Finally, after engaging a TPS lawyer you will have an opportunity to clarify any questions regarding your status and options both during the process and after the process.  We can't speak for all immigration attorneys on this, but we can promise you that this is the level of service you will receive at Lightman Law Firm. 

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What documents do I need for Haitian TPS?

One or more of the following documents are necessary to prove identity and nationality:

• Passport;
• Birth Certificate accompanied by photo identification; or
• Any national identity document from Haiti bearing your photo and/or fingerprint.

 One or more of the following documents are necessary to prove your date of entry to the U.S.:

• Passport;
• I-94 Arrival/Departure Record;
• Visa stamp in your passport;
• Plane tickets; or
• See documents pertaining to residence below.

The following documents should be considered in proving you have been living in the U.S.:

• Employment records, such as pay stubs, W-2 forms, Federal and State tax returns, letters from employers, or if self-employed, letters from banks and other companies with whom you have done business.
• Rent receipts, utility bills (gas, electric, phone, cable, etc.), receipts, or letters from companies showing the dates during which you received service.
• School records (letters, report cards, transcripts, bills, diplomas, etc.) from the schools that you nad your children have attended in the U.S., showing the name of the school and periods of attendance.
• Hospital or medical records.
• Attestations by churches, unions, or other organizations to your residence identifying you by name.  The attestation must be signed by an official (whose title is shown); show dates of membership; state the address where you resided during membership period(s); include the seal of the organization impressed on the letter or the letterhead of the organization, if the organization has letterhead; establish how the author knows you; and establish the origin of the information being attested to.
• Additional documents may include money order receipts for money sent in or out of the country; passport entries; birth certificates of children born in the U.S.; dated bank transactions; correspondence between you and another person or organization; U.S. social security card; selective service card; automobile license reciepts, title, vehicle registration, etc.; deeds, mortgages, contracts to which you have been a party; tax receipts; insurance policies; receipts; letters, etc.
• Any other relevant document.

***Each case is different and it is important for you to fully discuss your situation with your TPS lawyer to ensure that your application will be properly prepared.