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My friend immigration issue?

He came to the USA at the age of 6 in the year 2000 and currently does have a TPS (temporary protected status) designated for Haiti. He will be turning 21 next month and based on his situation would like to know how to best apply for a green card. Is there any particular forms/benefits he can receive based on his circumstance besides just filling out the I-485 form. Thank you

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  • Lisa A
    Lv 7
    6 years ago

    T in TPS stands for temporary. Green cards are permanent. He can't get a green card. As soon as Haiti has recovered from the earthquake, he goes home.

  • 6 years ago

    Your friend is allowed to stay in the United States until the situation in his home country improves and he can return. There's no path from TPS to a Green Card.

    Source(s): An immigrant from Europe, I now live in a small mission town on the American Rivera and work as an attorney in Santa Barbara, Calif.
  • Jan
    Lv 7
    6 years ago

    He is not eligible for a green card.

  • Anonymous
    6 years ago

    he is only her temporarily ... many have gone home already ...

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