CLINIC’s Guidance on Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Afghans

For in-depth guidance on TPS for Afghans, we encourage you to consult CLINIC’s recently-published, 14-page overview: “Frequently Asked Questions: Temporary Protected Status for Afghans”. 

Please find CLINIC’s FAQ and additional resources on TPS on the APA Legal Resource Library. 

Webinar + Q&A: TPS for Afghans & the One-Year Asylum Filing Deadline 

We are excited to announce that USCCB and CLINIC will co-host an upcoming Webinar + Q&A on the topic of TPS for Afghans and exceptions to the one-year filing deadline for asylum. We hope to see you there! 

Date and Time: Friday, June 10 | 12-1:30pm ET 

Target Audience: Resettlement Staff and Legal Service Providers 

Link to Register: Here 

Learning Objectives:  

• Recognize and successfully appeal to exceptions to the one-year filing deadline for asylum 
• Understand the eligibility, application process, and benefits of TPS for Afghans 
• Employ key considerations and screening strategies for determining if and when to apply for TPS 
• Identify informational resources and how to access technical legal support 

ORR Funding Opportunities Announced 

ORR has announced funding opportunities that may be of interest to local offices: Refugee Career Pathway Program; Employer Engagement Program; Refugee Microenterprise Development Program; Services to Afghan Survivors Impacted by Combat and the Refugee Agricultural Partnership Program. The funding provided for the Refugee Career Pathways, Employer Engagement Program and Services to Afghan Survivors Impacted by Combat is reserved for serving Afghan nationals of varying statuses. The Microenterprise and Agricultural programs are open to a wider range of ORR eligible clients. The full list of open ORR grants and their deadlines can be accessed here. 

Reminder: April 2022 PC Afghan Supplemental Survey – Complete by today, May 27th 

Please complete the PC Afghan Supplemental survey for the month of April that were sent to your site by Friday, May 27th. If your team has questions about how to complete the monthly PC Afghan Supplemental survey, please send questions to taltalabani@usccb.org 

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