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Contrary to popular belief, there are not 8,000 individuals currently holding Temporary Protected Status (TPS). The actual number is approximately 4,800. Allow me to clarify this using official data from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS).
TPS Re-registration Period:
The designated re-registration window spans from October 24, 2023, to June 24, 2025. To maintain valid TPS status, individuals must re-register during this period. Failure to re-register will result in the lapse of TPS status, even if it had been previously granted.
USCIS Data Breakdown:
Fiscal Year 2024 (October 1, 2023 – September 30, 2024):
Total Applications Received: 4,738
Approved: 1,125
Denied: 50
Pending: 3,681
Fiscal Year 2025, 1st Quarter (October 1, 2024 – December 31, 2024):
Applications Received: 75
Approved: 2,658
Denied: 34
Pending: 1,090
Combined Totals:
Total Applications Received: 4,813
Total Approved: 3,783
Total Denied: 84
Total Pending: 946