Ecuador has asked the United States to grant temporary protected status (TPS) to migrants from the country who are in an irregular situation. The news should be received with caution. You have to wait for the answer, beyond optimism, except you have to be clear about what it implies.
Access allows the user to obtain an Employment Authorization Document (EAD) and travel authorization.
United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) notes that the Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) can grant temporary protected status when a country encounters certain conditions that “prevent citizens of the country from temporarily returning to their country in a safe manner.”
Everything you need to know about the TPS that Ecuador requested from the US for Ecuadorian migrants
An internal armed conflict could be seen as a reason to comply with the request of Daniel Noboa’s government, but it cannot be taken for granted that this will be the case.
As long as there is no response from the United States, no individual-level application for TPS can be initiated.
The risks for migrants or their families to fall for scams or become victims of bad professionals leading them to immigration fraud are high. In order to avoid this, the best recommendation is to get information from official organizations. Immigration requirements or procedures can be found on the websites of the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services or the Department of State.
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Chain Univision has just reported the arrest of a group of immigration lawyers who, using false arguments, sought legal status for their clients. Lying is a form of fraud in the United States that can lead to denial of residency and even deportation or other sanctions.
Those who wish to obtain TPS must do so responsibly and follow the legal procedure, if the country benefits. From the Ecuadorian state, it would be optimal to advise fellow citizens. (OR)
Source: Eluniverso
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