Rafael Lozada Hicks

TPS (Temporary Protected Status) is a temporary immigration status granted by the United States government to foreign citizens who are in the country irregularly due to extraordinary and temporary circumstances in their country of origin, such as armed conflicts, natural disasters or epidemics. TPS allows these individuals to live and work legally in the United States for a certain period, and they are provided protection against deportation.

Adjustment of status in the United States is the process through which a person who is in the country with a temporary immigration status, such as a tourist or student visa, requests to change their immigration status to one of permanent residence (green card) without having to leave the country. This process is generally carried out by people who wish to establish themselves permanently in the United States and meet the necessary requirements to obtain permanent residence.

Asylum in the United States is protection provided to people who can demonstrate that they are persecuted in their country of origin because of their race, religion, nationality, political opinion, membership in a particular social group, or other protected characteristic. To request political asylum, the person must be physically in US territory and present evidence of their persecution status before an immigration officer or an immigration judge. If asylum is granted, the person can remain in the United States legally and eventually apply for permanent residence.

• Known as the "Employment Authorization Document", it is an official US government document that allows immigrants to work in the United States.

• The person applying for it does not need to be a permanent resident to obtain it, but must have an immigrant or non-immigrant visa that allows you to live and work in the United States.

• Recipients of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) and Deferred Action (DED) can also obtain work permits.

A consular process in an immigration procedure in the United States refers to the part of the procedure in which an individual must go to the United States embassy or consulate in their country of origin to complete certain steps and obtain an immigrant or non-immigrant visa. . During this process, interviews are conducted, necessary documentation is reviewed, and decisions are made regarding the applicant's eligibility to enter the United States. This step is crucial in many cases to complete the immigration process and obtain authorization to enter and remain in the United States.

Citizenship is the legal status of belonging to a country in which a person was born or acquired through a naturalization process. In an immigration procedure, citizenship refers to the condition of being recognized as a citizen of a specific country and having all the rights and duties that this entails, such as the right to vote, to work legally and to receive consular protection abroad. The process to obtain citizenship generally includes submitting documentation, completing interviews and exams, and meeting certain requirements, such as residing in the country for a certain period of time. Once the naturalization process is completed, the person becomes a citizen of the respective country and can enjoy all the benefits and responsibilities that this entails.

Permanent residence in the United States, also known as a Green Card, is a document that allows a person to live and work permanently in the country. Permanent resident holders also have the right to apply for US citizenship after meeting certain requirements. Having a Green Card provides a series of benefits, such as the possibility of traveling in and out of the United States without the need for a visa, access to social and health services, and the possibility of maintaining legal residence in the country indefinitely.

Removal of conditions refers to a process in which a conditional resident of the United States can request the removal of conditions on their immigration status and obtain permanent residence. This process generally applies to those who obtained conditional residency through marriage to a U.S. citizen or permanent resident, and must prove that the marriage was not for fraudulent reasons and that the relationship is still valid. Once the conditions are removed, the person obtains permanent residence without restrictions.