TPS Syria 'Redesignation' Decision Politically Driven TPS Syria 'Redesignation' Decision Politically Driven Biden appointees disregard the law to compel desired outcome By Robert Law on February 2, 2021 Temporary Protected Status (TPS) is a temporary form of relief that generally allows certain aliens to remain in the United States for a period of time if the secretary of Homeland Security (DHS) determines that conditions in the home country temporarily prevent the country's nationals from returning safely. Once the DHS secretary has designated a country for TPS, beneficiaries are not removable, permitted to work in the U.S., and may receive permission to travel abroad.