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title: "Temporary Protected Status (TPS)"
description: ""
url: "https://wimlaw.com/tags/tps"
date: "2026-06-13T04:54:03+00:00"
language: "en-US"
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##  Temporary Protected Status (TPS)

 [ ![](https://wimlaw.com/media/yootheme/cache/a7/2025-09-webinar-a7937aa5.jpg) ](https://wimlaw.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1498&catid=221&Itemid=1102)#####  [As the Trump Administration Ramps Up Worksite Enforcement, Here's How to Be Ready](https://wimlaw.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1498&catid=221&Itemid=1102)

August 07, 2025

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January 02, 2025

Category: Employment Law Newsletter: A Monthly Report On Labor Law Issues

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December 23, 2025

Category: Alerts

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December 23, 2025

Category: Alerts

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April 09, 2025

Category: Employment Law Newsletter: A Monthly Report On Labor Law Issues

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May 05, 2025

Category: Alerts

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March 20, 2025

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April 02, 2025

Category: Alerts

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May 20, 2025

Category: Alerts

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June 11, 2025

Category: Alerts

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April 11, 2025

Category: Alerts

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February 14, 2025

Category: Employment Law Newsletter: A Monthly Report On Labor Law Issues

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 [ ![honduras](https://wimlaw.com/media/yootheme/cache/ad/esteban-benites-IbNsWIgGyIY-unsplash-adecda6b.jpg) ](https://wimlaw.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1491&catid=52&Itemid=579)#####  [TPS Designation for Honduras and Nicaragua Automatically Extended, But the Date is Uncertain](https://wimlaw.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1491&catid=52&Itemid=579)

July 07, 2025

Category: Alerts

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 [ ![haiti](https://wimlaw.com/media/yootheme/cache/c9/reynaldo-mirault-U3Sdt2phkmA-unsplash-c9e130fd.jpg) ](https://wimlaw.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1554&catid=53&Itemid=560)#####  [TPS Update (as of 1/19/2026)](https://wimlaw.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1554&catid=53&Itemid=560)

February 02, 2026

Category: Employment Law Newsletter: A Monthly Report On Labor Law Issues

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 [ ![holy grid](https://wimlaw.com/media/yootheme/cache/90/greg-rosenke-vMSHWzwXLXM-unsplash-90ec024a.jpg) ](https://wimlaw.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1523&catid=52&Itemid=579)#####  [TPS Update (As of 11/06/2025)](https://wimlaw.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1523&catid=52&Itemid=579)

November 07, 2025

Category: Alerts

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 [ ![globe map](https://wimlaw.com/media/yootheme/cache/f5/adolfo-felix-sOn9xjOj4tE-unsplash-f5100412.jpg) ](https://wimlaw.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1527&catid=52&Itemid=579)#####  [TPS Update (as of 11/26/2025)](https://wimlaw.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1527&catid=52&Itemid=579)

December 04, 2025

Category: Alerts

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April 16, 2026

Category: Employment Law Newsletter: A Monthly Report On Labor Law Issues

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July 08, 2025

Category: Employment Law Newsletter: A Monthly Report On Labor Law Issues

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October 31, 2025

Category: Employment Law Newsletter: A Monthly Report On Labor Law Issues

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September 05, 2025

Category: Alerts

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## Schema

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[13:21]" } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "What does it mean for a company to accept the warrant but not consent to the search?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "You do not have a choice when they enter with a judicial warrant, but you can state that you do not consent to the search, which allows you to later challenge the search if there are grounds to do so. [14:02]" } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Can law enforcement use an administrative subpoena to enter private areas of a business without permission?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "No, an administrative warrant or subpoena does not allow agents to enter private areas without your permission. [15:52]" } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "What should an employer look for to confirm a document is a judicial warrant?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "A judicial warrant must be signed by a judge and say "US District court" or have a state court identification at the top. [18:22]" } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Should company representatives give statements to federal agents?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Company representatives should not give any statements to federal agents or allow themselves to be interrogated before consulting with an attorney. [22:48]" } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Can an employer direct employees to refuse to speak to federal agents?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "No, you may inform employees that they may choose whether or not to talk with federal agents, but do not direct them to refuse to speak to agents. [23:13]" } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Should an employer hide employees or assist them in leaving the premises during a raid?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "No, you should not hide employees or assist them in leaving the premises without permission to do so, as it could result in an obstruction of justice charge. [24:30]" } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "How are immigration policy changes affecting the labor market?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "The new administration's increased enforcement of existing immigration laws has led to a significant drop in the number of illegal crossings, effectively "sealing the border," and reducing the pool of available workers, both legal and illegal. This is creating labor shortages for many employers, particularly those in food processing and manufacturing. (04:34)" } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "What is the difference between an asylee and an asylum applicant, and how does that affect an employer?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "An asylee is someone who has been granted asylum status and has indefinite work authorization. An asylum applicant is someone who has applied for asylum but has not yet been granted it; their work authorization is temporary and must be renewed. An employer can identify the difference by looking at the category code on the worker's EAD (Employment Authorization Document): C8 for an applicant and A5 for a granted asylee. (42:37)" } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "How can an employer keep track of their employees' work authorization expiration dates?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "It is recommended that employers use a "tickler system" to keep track of work authorization expiration dates. This system can alert the employer 90, 60, and 30 days before an employee's work authorization expires, allowing the employer to notify the employee and encourage them to apply for an extension. (45:21)" } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "What are the pros and cons of an employer getting involved in an employee's immigration process?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "An employer can, and often should, notify employees of their pending work authorization expiration dates and provide them with resources to find a lawyer. However, if an employer becomes too involved, they may gain "firsthand knowledge" that a worker is unauthorized, which would make the employer liable for immigration violations. (38:02)" } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "What are some lawful immigration programs employers can use to find workers?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Employers can look to various programs for workers, including: H-1B: for professional-level workers with college degrees. (25:52) H-2A and H-2B: for seasonal agricultural and non-agricultural workers, respectively. (11:02) L-1A and L-1B: for transferring managers/executives or employees with specialized knowledge from international operations. (26:27) TN Visa (under USMCA): for professional-level workers who are citizens of Canada or Mexico. (28:00)" } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Can an employer hire refugees and asylees?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Yes. Refugees and asylees can be a good source of labor, and there are non-profit organizations that can help connect employers with these workers. (39:34)" } } ] }
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