Can I get a green card if I have TPS?

So, you’re wondering if having TPS can get you a green card? It’s a big question, right? Lots of hope riding on it, I imagine. And the answer is…yes! It is possible. There are actually a couple of ways you could go about it.

One way is through something called the EB-2 NIW – that stands for National Interest Waiver. Basically, if you work in a field that’s considered important to the US, you might qualify. Think science, technology, engineering…things like that. I knew someone, actually – a researcher from Nepal – who got their green card this way! It took a while, but it worked. The thing is, “national interest” is, well, a little fuzzy sometimes. It’s not always clear cut.

The other option is EB-1A. This one’s for people who are, let’s just say, at the top of their game. Extraordinary ability, they call it. Think award-winning artists, published authors, top athletes…you get the picture. I mean, this one’s tough. Really tough. But hey, if you’ve got the chops, why not?

Now, the important thing to remember is both of these are employment-based. So, you know, having a job offer or some solid proof of your work is crucial. And each category has a whole bunch of specific requirements. It can get complicated, let me tell you! You’ll definitely want to do some serious digging, or maybe even talk to an immigration lawyer. It’s worth it, though, right? To have that security…

Oh, and one more thing – sometimes people get TPS and DACA mixed up. They’re totally different, okay? Having DACA, sadly, doesn’t automatically make you eligible for a green card. Just wanted to clear that up!