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DOJ/INS RIN: 1115-AC30 Publication ID: Fall 1993 
Title: Temporary Protected Status 
Abstract: This rule implements a new section 244A of the Immigration and Nationality Act, established by section 302 of the Immigration Act of 1990, IMMACT, Pub. L. 101-649, November 29, 1990. This rule sets forth procedures for making application for Temporary Protected Status and provides, in accordance with the act, an opportunity for eligible individuals to temporarily remain and work in the United States until it is safe for them to return to their homeland. ^PThis regulation also provides for the designation of other countries for Temporary Protected Status and specifies when such designations are to expire and discusses fees for EAD Authorization Document. ^PRegulation also provides an exception to the registration deadlines for TPS for persons who were in valid immigrant or non-immigrant status during the initial registration period. The regulation also updated the application process to conform with current procedures and reflect changes made by IMMACT. 
Agency: Department of Justice(DOJ) 
RIN Status: Previously published in the Unified Agenda Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Final Rule Stage 
CFR Citation: 8 CFR 3    8 CFR 103    8 CFR 240    8 CFR 274a    8 CFR 299     (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations.)
Legal Authority: 8 USC 1103    8 USC 1254a    8 USC 1254a note    8 USC 1362    8 USC 1324a    8 USC 1101    8 CFR 2    28 USC 509    5 USC 301    5 USC 552    5 USC 552a    8 USC 1101    8 USC 1201    8 USC 1304    31 USC 9701   

Legal Deadline:
Action Source Description Date
Final  Statutory  Implementation date for TPS Program and for designation of El Salvador.  01/01/1991 
Child RIN List:
RIN Title
1115-AH83 Bosnia TPS (INS No. 1400BOS-92); AG Order 1610-92 (12-mo. period)
1115-AH09 Bosnia-Hercegovina
1115-AH11 Bosnia-Hercegovina TPS
1115-AH24 DED for Nationals of El Salvador
1115-AH64 Employment Authorization Document Fees (INS No. 1453-92)
1115-AH36 Exception to Registration Deadlines for TPS
1115-AH76 Extension of Deferral of Enforced Departure for El Salvadorans
1115-AH15 Kuwait for TPS Effective Date
1115-AH46 Kuwait TPS (AG Order No. 1484-91) (12-mo. period)
1115-AH54 Kuwait TPS (INS No. 1400K-92); AG Order No. 1557-92
1115-AH72 Lebanon TPS (termination date 04/09/93) (AG Order 1680-93)
1115-AH51 Lebanon TPS (AG Order No. 1485-91) (12-mo. period)
1115-AH58 Lebanon TPS (INS No. 1400LEB-92); AG Order No. 1559-92
1115-AH37 Lebanon TPS (12-mo. extension until 03/28/93)
1115-AH47 Liberia TPS (AG Order No. 1483-91 (12-mo. period)
1115-AH61 Liberia TPS (INS No. 1400LIB-92); AG Order No. 1558-92
1115-AH38 Liberia TPS (12-mo. extension until 03/28/93)
1115-AH81 Liberia TPS (12-mo. extension until 03/28/94) (AG Order 1682-93)
1115-AH17 Somalia TPS (INS No. 1374-92)
1115-AH52 Somalia TPS (INS No. 1400SOM-92); AG Order 1607-92
1115-AH18 Somalia TPS (INS No. 1629-93)
1115-AH30 TPS for Salvadorans (Effective Date)
1115-AH56 TPS for Salvadorans (INS No. 1445-91) (4-mo. period)
1115-AH33 TPS for Salvadorans (INS No. 1459-92)
1115-AH63 Waiver of Fees; TPS (INS No. 1443-91); AG Order No. ---
1115-AH26 8 CFR Part 240 - General TPS Rule
1115-AH66 8 CFR Part 240-Removal of Obsolete TPS Language (1612-93)
Additional Information: INS No. 1400-91; AG Order 1465-91; Additional contact Gerald Hurwitz, EOIR, 703-756-6470. ^PThe Attorney General may designate other countries for TPS. ^PCross Reference to INS No. 1443-91, Waiver of Fees; contact Lori Scialabba, INS General Attorney, 202-514-2895. ^PCross Reference to INS No. 1453-92, Employment Authorization Document Fees for nationals of El Salvador under TPS; contact Bo Cooper, INS General Attorney, 202-514-2895. ^PCross Reference to INS No. 1374-92, Unavailability to Transit Without Visa Procedure to Citizens of Somalia; contact John King, Assistant Chief Inspector, 202-514-2725. ^PCross Reference to INS No. 1608-93, TPS, Exception to Registration Deadlines; contact Kathryn Kazalonis, Senior Immigration Examiner, 202-514-5014. ^PCross Reference to INS No. 1612-93, Removal of Obsolete TPS language; contact Stella Jarina, Chief, Naturalization and Special Projects Branch, 202-514-5014. ^PCross Reference to INS No. 1629-93 and 1621-93, TPS, Somalia and Bosnia-Hercegovina, Ron Chirlin, Senior Examiner 202-514-5014
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined  Government Levels Affected: Federal 
Included in the Regulatory Plan: Yes 
Agency Contact:
Ronald S. Chirlin
Staff Officer, Office of Examinations
Department of Justice
Immigration and Naturalization Service
Room 3214, 425 I Street NW,
Washington, DC 20536
Phone:202 514-5014