Daytona Beach Lawyers Helping You Understand Your Choices For Humanitarian Immigration Status

Last updated on June 3, 2025

You might think asylum is your only option for staying in the United States. But there might be another way. At David F. Vedder, P.A., our experienced attorneys have helped more than 12,000 clients nationwide with their immigration matters. If returning to your country of origin is too dangerous, we can help you seek a way to remain in the U.S. on humanitarian grounds.

Beyond Asylum

Asylum is often the first thing people think of when they fear being sent back to their country of origin. However, the law provides other options that might be better for you than petitioning for asylum. These choices include:

• Green cards for immigrants who are victims of abuse or other crimes.
• Parole. The U.S. Citizenship and Naturalization Services (USCIS) has the power to grant parole to individuals who do not otherwise qualify to stay in the U.S. temporarily. Types of parole granted include refugee parole, family reunification parole and parole for family members of U.S. military veterans.
• Temporary protected status for nationals of certain countries where conditions are too unsafe to return to because of civil war, environmental disaster or other extraordinary reasons.
• DACA, or Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, for certain individuals who arrived as undocumented immigrants as children.

Immigration law is constantly changing. A chance to stay in the U.S. that you did not qualify for last year might be an option today. The lawyers of David F. Vedder, P.A., know the law deeply and stay on top of every change. We will discuss your situation and offer the best possible solutions. We will handle all the paperwork and guide you through the complex steps of applying for the right to stay in this country.

Temporary Protected Status

Temporary Protected Status (TPS) represents a humanitarian program established by Congress that allows foreign nationals from designated countries to live and work legally in the United States when conditions in their home countries prevent safe return. The Secretary of Homeland Security may designate a country for TPS eligibility due to ongoing armed conflict, environmental disasters such as earthquakes or hurricanes or other extraordinary temporary conditions that make return dangerous.

Individuals who receive TPS approval gain several important benefits. They cannot be detained or removed from the United States based on their immigration status. They become eligible for Employment Authorization Documents (EADs) allowing them to work legally while in the United States. They may also apply for travel authorization to briefly visit other countries and return to the U.S. without losing their status.

To qualify for TPS, applicants must meet specific eligibility criteria. First, they must be nationals of a country currently designated for TPS or individuals without nationality who last habitually resided in a designated country. Current TPS designations include countries such as Haiti, Honduras, Nepal, Nicaragua, Sudan, South Sudan, Syria, Venezuela and Yemen, though this list changes as designations are made, extended or terminated.

Applicants must also have been continuously physically present in the United States since the most recent designation date for their country. They must have continuously resided in the United States since the date specified in the designation and must register during the specified registration period. Additionally, applicants must not have been convicted of certain crimes or be deemed inadmissible under other immigration criteria.

Our Daytona Beach immigration attorneys can help determine if you qualify for TPS, file your initial application or extension request and guide you through maintaining your status. We understand the documentation requirements and procedural complexities involved in these cases, helping you avoid common pitfalls that could jeopardize your ability to remain legally in the United States during dangerous conditions in your home country.

Learn More About Your Options

Your time may be limited. Don’t wait to call us until it is too late. Schedule a consultation at our Daytona Beach office: Call 386-675-0872 or contact us online. We speak English and Spanish.