Business Immigration Insights

DHS announced that it is extending Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Honduran nationals who already hold TPS. TPS allows qualifying individuals to remain and work lawfully in the United States until conditions in their home countries improve. The new extension allows qualifying individuals from Honduras to reapply for TPS and work authorization that will be valid until July 5, 2016. The re-registration period is now open and ends on December 15, 2014. Employment authorization documents held by qualifying individuals already set to expire on January 5, 2015 (and endorsed “A-12” or “C-19” under “category”), are automatically extended for six months, through July 5, 2015. Employers can rely on the DHS announcement or Federal Register Notice for I-9 employment verification and reverification purposes.