A documentary screening and panel discussion at Harvard University this month, focused on the experiences of families living in the United States under Temporary Protected Status, a federal humanitarian designation that allows certain immigrants to live and work legally in the country but does not provide a path to permanent residency.

“The Next Dream,” produced by Boston Experimental Theatre , was screened at Tsai Auditorium at Harvard’s CGIS South building, followed by a discussion with members of TPS families and the filmmakers.

The film examines how long-term TPS holders — many of whom have lived in the United States for decades — now face uncertainty as protections expire or are revoked.

According to advocacy materials distributed at the event, TPS is granted by the secretary of

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