{"id":40,"date":"2023-07-08T23:32:33","date_gmt":"2023-07-09T03:32:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ariasvillalaw.us7.cdn-alpha.com\/?page_id=40"},"modified":"2026-06-03T16:17:29","modified_gmt":"2026-06-03T20:17:29","slug":"nacara-tps","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/ariasvilla.com\/es\/services\/nacara-tps\/","title":{"rendered":"NACARA, TPS"},"content":{"rendered":"
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TPS and NACARA Immigration Attorney in Miami<\/h1>\n

Immigration Guidance for TPS and NACARA Matters<\/h2>\n

\nTemporary Protected Status<\/strong><\/a>, commonly known as TPS<\/strong>, and NACARA<\/strong><\/a> are both immigration-related protections, but they are not the same<\/strong>. They have different histories, different eligibility rules, different deadlines, and different legal purposes.<\/p>\n

Some people are searching for help because they already have TPS and are worried about renewals, work permits, travel, changes in government policy, or whether TPS may connect to another immigration option. Others may be searching for information about NACARA because they or a family member may have an older immigration history connected to Central America, asylum filings, or special rule cancellation of removal.<\/p>\n

Because these two areas are often confused, this page is meant to help you understand the difference and direct you to the correct service page.\n<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Martha L. Arias, Esq.<\/strong><\/a>
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Do you have questions about TPS or NACARA?<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
Immigration Law Attorney Martha Arias assists individuals and families in United States with immigration questions involving TPS, NACARA, renewals, case review, family immigration concerns, removal defense concerns, and possible long-term immigration planning.<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t
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MIAMI OFFICE:<\/strong>
\nARIAS VILLA, PLLC
\nAddress: 9100 S Dadeland Blvd, #510
\nMiami, FL 33156<\/a>
\nPhone: (305) 671-0018<\/a>
\nMobile: (305) 233-3110<\/a>
\nEmail: martha@ariasvilla.com<\/a><\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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OFFICE HOURS:<\/strong>
\nMonday: 9 AM – 5:30 PM
\nTuesday: 9 AM – 6 PM
\nWednesday: 9 AM – 6 PM
\nThursday: 9 AM – 5:30 PM
\nFriday: 9 AM – 3 PM
\nSaturday: Closed
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TPS and NACARA Are Different Immigration Matters<\/h3>\n

TPS<\/strong> is a temporary form of protection for eligible nationals of certain countries designated by the U.S. government. It may allow eligible individuals to remain in the United States for a limited period and apply for work authorization while the country designation remains in effect.<\/p>\n

NACARA<\/strong>, on the other hand, is connected to special immigration laws that may apply to certain individuals from specific countries and with specific historical immigration facts. NACARA cases often require careful review of old filings, entry dates, asylum history, immigration court history, family relationships, and prior government records.<\/p>\n

The difference matters. A TPS question may involve country designation, re-registration, employment authorization, travel permission, or possible future immigration options. A NACARA question may involve whether an older case history qualifies a person for a special form of relief.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Temporary Protected Status<\/strong><\/a><\/h2>\n

Temporary Protected Status may be available to eligible nationals of countries designated for TPS by the U.S. government. TPS is usually connected to conditions such as armed conflict, environmental disaster, or other extraordinary and temporary conditions that may prevent safe return.<\/p>\n

People with TPS often have questions such as:<\/p>\n