Hi Mom,
I hope you are doing well.
My case number is AS12xxx, and I expect it to become current by July. However, I have concerns about my immigration status. Currently, I am under TPS (Temporary Protected Status), which is set to expire on May 20, 2025.
I have two questions:
- Legal Status After TPS Expiration:
Based on my research, after TPS expires, an individual generally has two additional months of legal status to either leave the U.S. or apply for adjustment of status if eligible.
My question is: Do I need to mention this rule to the USCIS officer when submitting my adjustment of status package, or do officers already know and apply this rule automatically?
- Automatic TPS Extension Rule:
If DHS (Department of Homeland Security) does not issue a termination notice at least 60 days before the TPS expiration date, TPS is automatically extended for six additional months.
For my country, TPS is set to expire on May 20, 2025, and 60 days prior would have been March 20, 2025. Since DHS has not issued any termination notice, it appears that the automatic extension rule will apply.
My question is: If my case number becomes current in August or September, how should I present or use this automatic extension rule during my green card interview? Should I hire a lawyer to help with this, or can I explain it myself during the interview?
I really appreciate your insight and experience regarding these concerns.