Temporary Protected Status is barred by convictions for one felony or two misdemeanors. Therefore, a single aggravated felony conviction does not bar TPS if it is a misdemeanor, so long as it does not otherwise trigger inadmissibility, for example, as a CMT or controlled substances conviction. "The statute provides, without qualification, that administrative procedures will not prevent an alien from asserting his right to TPS in removal proceedings." In re Barrientos 24 I. & N. Dec. 100, 102 (BIA 2007). "A charging document may be issued against an alien granted Temporary Protected Status on grounds of deportability or excludability which would have rendered the alien statutorily ineligible for such status pursuant to 1244.3(c) and 244.4." 8 C.F.R. 1244.18. Thanks to Jonathan Moore.