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INS REACHES SETTLEMENT IN TEMPORARY PROTECTED STATUS LAWSUIT
Since December 30, 1998, Hondurans and Nicaraguans who were in the country on that date have been allowed to stay in the US under the Temporary Protected Status program.  TPS was granted in the aftermath of Hurricane Mitch.  The program was intended first to relieve the devastated countries of the burden of returning citizens and,  second, to allow those in the US to send money home to assist in the recovery. 
Earlier this year, a lawsuit was filed on behalf of Honduran applicants for TPS who had not received employment authorization in a timely manner.  Through extensive meetings with the plaintiffs’ attorneys, a settlement has been reached.  The settlement is very important as it will effect the filing of applications for re-registration, which must be submitted before July 5, 2000.  
The settlement will apply to Hondurans and Nicaraguans who filed for TPS and employment authorization before August 20, 1999 and did not receive employment authorization until after May 11, 2000.  If a person qualifies, they do not have to submit the $100 fee for employment authorization when they submit their re-registration.  Also, refunds will be made to those who have already filed for re-registration.
 
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