Who qualifies for Temporary Protected Status (TPS)?

Temporary Protected Status (TPS) is a humanitarian program established to protect individuals from specific countries that are experiencing ongoing armed conflicts, environmental disasters, or other extraordinary conditions that prevent them from returning safely. To qualify for TPS, an individual must be from a country designated for this status by the Secretary of Homeland Security. This designation is based on factors such as violence, environmental degradation, or other societal disruptions that pose a threat to the safety of returning individuals.

The essence of TPS is to offer temporary relief to those who would face extreme hardship if forced to leave the U.S. and return to their home countries. Thus, individuals from designated countries affected by such circumstances are eligible, making this answer accurate in the context of the question.

While the other options mention factors like advanced degrees, employment seeking in the U.S., or being a child of a U.S. citizen, they do not relate to the specific provisions of TPS, which focuses solely on the conditions in an individual's home country and not personal qualifications or relationships.