I-821, Application for Temporary Protected Status

Use this form to apply for Temporary Protected Status (TPS). If you are a

national of a designated country or a person without nationality who has

last habitually resided in the designated country. You can also request an Employment Authorization Document (EAD) by submitting a completed Form I-765, Request for Employment Authorization, when you file Form I-821.

Welcome to the user guide to applying for Temporary Protected Status (TPS). We know what a challenge it can be to navigate through official United States websites. We are here to aid in the process with an easy-follow guide. If you feel unsure of what next step to take, you can consult us in the "Let's Chat!" button in the lower corner.

What is the Temporary Protected Status (TPS)

“TPS is a Department of Homeland Security (DHS) program that allows migrants from designated countries to reside legally in the United States for a period of up to eighteen months, which the U.S. government can renew indefinitely. During that period, TPS holders are eligible for employment and travel authorization and are protected from deportation. The program does not include a path to permanent residency or U.S. citizenship, but TPS recipients can apply for those designations separately. ” -Diana Roy and Claire Klobucista (cfr.org)

Eligible applicants from designated countries can apply for TPS and live inside the US without worrying about being deported. Applicants can also have employment and travel authorization.

STEP 1

Use your preferred search engine (Google, Edge, Firefox, etc.) and go to the U.S Citizenship and Immigration Services page or click this link I-821 which will redirect you to the USCIS MyAccount page, and create an account. If you already have an account, please log into your account using your credentials.

STEP 2

Note: If you already have an account please skip to Step 3

When creating an Account for the USCIS you will receive a message at the top of the page once you successfully entered your email address. After, an email will be sent into your mail account. Follow the link.

When you click the link you will be asked to create a password. Type a password and submit to continue.

For your security you will be asked to create a Two-Step verification code, select your preferred method. (Save your Verification Backup Code and continue)

Finally, a window with a Password User Answers title will load. Fill each of the questions with an easy answer you can remember if you need to reset the security in your account.

STEP 3

Once you find yourself in the Welcome To Your USCIS Account Page browse into the second option called File a form.

The File a Form button will load a new page where you can select different applications. Since we are following a guide for I-821 search for I-821 in the drop down menu.

Before You Start Your Application Consider The Following

Eligibility

Temporary Protected Status Countries

The following countries have Temporary Protected Status that expires on the listed date. If the conditions that caused the country to be designated for TPS continue past the expiration date, TPS status is often extended.

• Burma – November 25, 2022

• El Salvador – As long as the preliminary injunction ordered by the court in Ramos, et al v. Nielsen, et al., No. 18-cv-01554 (N.D. Cal. Sept. 14, 2020) remains in effect.

• Haiti – February 3, 2023

• Honduras – As long as the preliminary injunction ordered by the court in Ramos, et al v. Nielsen, et al., No. 18-cv-01554 (N.D. Cal. Oct. 3, 2018) remains in effect, or by other order of the court.

• Nepal – As long as the preliminary injunction ordered by the court in Ramos, et al v. Nielsen, et al., No. 18-cv-01554 (N.D. Cal. Oct. 3, 2018) remains in effect, or by other order of the court.

• Nicaragua – As long as the preliminary injunction ordered by the court in Ramos, et al v. Nielsen, et al., No. 18-cv-01554 (N.D. Cal. Sept. 14, 2020) remains in effect.

• Somalia – March 17, 2023

• Sudan – As long as preliminary injunction ordered by the court in Ramos, et al v. Nielsen, et al., No. 18-cv-01554 (N.D. Cal. Sept. 14, 2020) remains in effect.

• South Sudan – November 3, 2023

• Syria – September 30, 2022

• Venezuela – September 9, 2022

• Yemen – March 3, 2023

REMEMBER :

• Each person seeking TPS must apply for themselves on a separate Form I-821.

• You may submit this form with Form I-765 online if you also want to request an Employment Authorization Document (EAD). If you request an EAD in Form I-821, we will add Form I-765 for you to complete after you sign your Form I-821.

FEE:

• Initial TPS application: $50

• All applicants and re-registrants who are 14 years of age or older must pay the $85 biometric services fee.

Documents you may need

All application are different but most application may need

• 2 passport-sized photos

• Proof of identity and nationality

• To prove your identity and nationality, you will need a passport, or a birth certificate accompanied by a photo ID, or documents with photos or fingerprints.

• Proof that you lived in the U.S.

• To prove that you resided in the United States, you will need employment records, rent receipts, utility bills, school records, hospital or medical records, passports, children’s U.S. birth certificate, bank books, or tax receipts. You can also include affidavits from churches, unions, or any organization that knows you and can say you live in the United States.

Biometric services appointment

• After USCIS receives your application and ensures it is complete, USCIS will inform you in writing or by email notice if you e-file your application, if you need to attend a biometric services appointment. If an appointment is necessary, the notice will provide you the location of your local or designated USCIS Application Support Center (ASC) and the date and time of your appointment

STEP 4

After following the instructions and checking for eligibility Click Next in the bottom of the page.

You Will find yourself in The TPS Online Application.

Please follow the Guide provided for every step and fill in all the questions.

Feeling Lost?

If you Feel that the instructions where unclear in any of the previous steps, please leave us a message in the "Let's Chat!" button. We will contact you as soon as possible to clean any questions you may have.

(Responses are subject to take as long as 48 hours since they are submitted.)