Immigration and Nationality Act (2011)
Law and Software Edition
TITLE II:
IMMIGRATION
Part V
Adjustment and Change of Status
§ 244 (8 USC 1254a) Temporary protected status
a.
Granting of status
1.
In general
2.
Duration of work authorization
3.
Notice
4.
Temporary treatment for eligible aliens
5.
Clarification
b.
Designations
1.
In general
2.
Effective period of designation for foreign states
3.
Periodic review, terminations, and extensions of designations
A.
Periodic review
B.
Termination of designation
C.
Extension of designation
4.
Information concerning protected status at time of designations
5.
Review
A.
Designations
B.
Application to individuals
c.
Aliens eligible for temporary protected status
1.
In general
A.
Nationals of designated foreign states
B.
Registration fee
2.
Eligibility standards
A.
Waiver of certain grounds for inadmissibility
B.
Aliens ineligible
3.
Withdrawal of temporary protected status
4.
Treatment of brief, casual, and innocent departures and certain other absences
5.
Construction
6.
Confidentiality of information
d.
Documentation
1.
Initial issuance
2.
Period of validity
3.
Effective date of terminations
4.
Detention of alien
e.
Relation of period of temporary protected status to cancellation of removal
f.
Benefits and status during period of temporary protected status
g.
Exclusive remedy
h.
Limitation on consideration in Senate of legislation adjusting status
1.
In general
2.
Supermajority required
3.
Rules
i.
Annual report and review
1.
Annual report
2.
Committee report