Sanchez v. Mayorkas

The case asks whether a person who entered the U.S. unlawfully but later received Temporary Protected Status (TPS) can still become a lawful permanent resident. Jose Santos Sanchez says TPS should count as a lawful admission for that step, while the government says it does not.

The Court has not scheduled oral argument yet. Sanchez argues TPS should satisfy the lawful-admission requirement for adjustment of status, and the government argues that it does not.

The answer could affect TPS recipients who want green cards through family or work. For example, someone with TPS who has lived in the U.S. for years could face a major barrier to permanent status if TPS does not count as a lawful entry.

The next big step is whether the Court schedules oral argument or makes another move in the case. No decision window is available yet.

The fight is over whether TPS counts as a lawful admission for someone seeking a green card. Sanchez says yes, and the government says no.

TPS recipients who entered unlawfully and later seek permanent residence could be directly affected. The result could either expand or limit their path to a green card.

Watch for the Supreme Court to schedule oral argument or take another procedural step. Until then, there is no decision timeline to report.