Temporary Protected Status (TPS) is a special status given by the United States to foreign nationals from specific countries where there has been some sort of recent turmoil or trauma, such as war or an earthquake. 
Hadhi ya Hifadhi ya Muda (inayojulikana kama TPS) ni hadhi maalumu inayotolewa na Marekani kwa raia wa kigeni wanaotoka katika nchi fulanifulani ambamo kunakuwa kumetokea aina fulani ya janga au pigo la karibuni, kama vile vita au tetemeko la ardhi.