I'm a Salvadorean and I was protected by a Temporary Protected Status (TPS), but the last year I tried to re-register for TPS again, it has has been denied due to 2 charges of misdemeanor for a DUI. What can I do? I'm close to immigration proceedings.
Your case may be sent to immigration court where you need an attorney because the presumption maybe that you have an alcoholism problem.
One felony or two or more misdemeanors make you ineligible for TPS. If you have two separate DUIs on your record it is likely that you are ineligible for TPS. It is possible that you might qualify for cancellation of removal, asylum or other types of relief from removal, but you would need to consult with an immigration attorney to determine that.
I would need to research the restrictions on TPS. I would not think these would prevent registration but it is always best to look at the certified court dispositions to know all the facts before advising.
Unfortunately, the two charges even though they are misdemeanors make you ineligible for re-registration for TPS. You need to focus on your defense in removal proceedings.
Two misdemeanors renders you ineligible for TPS. You can make an attempt to get Post Conviction Relief (e.g., reduce one of the misdemeanors to an infraction) in order to get back the TPS.
You should consult an immigration attorney as soon as possible. There is a need to review the convictions to ascertain whether the decision was correct. You may have the right to have the decision reconsidered or reviewed, but often times there are time limits to such review.
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