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2. Pardon my ignorance

Mon Jul 7, 2025, 10:44 AM

Jul 7

but how does TPS work? When it is granted, is it given an end date or is it kind of open ended based on the results of background checks, etc.?

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Trump Dictatorship has moved to terminate TPS for Honduras and Nicaragua, over 50,000 people [View all] IrishBubbaLiberal Jul 7 OP

To the right-wing Nicaraguan emigres now facing probable deportation Vogon_Glory Jul 7 #1

Pardon my ignorance Greg_In_SF Jul 7 #2

Read this IrishBubbaLiberal Jul 7 #3

Thank you Greg_In_SF Jul 7 #5

"Once granted TPS....." IrishBubbaLiberal Jul 7 #4

The end date for both Nicaragua and Honduras was July 5th MichMan Jul 7 #9

TPS has a two year timeframe with a defined expiration date MichMan Jul 7 #7