Temporary Protected Status

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Eligible applicants who are seeking Temporary Protected Status (TPS) under one of the current designations can fill out the online application form I-821. In order to register or re-register for TPS, it is necessary to submit Form I-821, which is the Application for Temporary Protected Status. Now, eligible individuals without nationality or nationals of specific countries who previously resided in those countries can conveniently submit Form I-821 online.

Online, you have the option to file the I-821 Form and the I-765 Form together or separately. If you choose to file them together, it may expedite the process of receiving your Employment Authorization Document (EAD). Additionally, when you file the I-821 Form, you can also request an EAD by including a completed Request for Employment Authorization Form I-765 if you are applying for TPS for the first time or re-registering.

If you know that there is a relevant reason for your inadmissibility and you require a waiver to acquire TPS, please include a Form I-601, Application for Waiver of Grounds of Inadmissibility, along with your TPS application package. However, if USCIS has already waived an incident with a previous TPS application, there is no need to submit a new Form I-601. USCIS has the authority to grant a waiver for specific grounds of inadmissibility for humanitarian reasons, to ensure family unity, or when it serves the public interest.

These documents are complimentary and accessible on the documents segment of the USCIS website at: www.Uscis.Gov/documents.

Evidence.

When submitting an initial TPS application, you are required to provide:

  • If you resided habitually in designated country a last and do not have nationality there, you need to provide evidence of your nationality and identity for TPS purposes.
  • Evidence of Entry Date: to exhibit the time of your arrival in the United States.
  • Please refer to your country’s specific CR date on the TPS web page to the left in order to provide evidence of your continuous residence in the United States.

    • Any document that is not in the English language must be accompanied by a comprehensive translation in English. The translator must provide a certification stating that:

  • They are proficient in both English and the foreign language utilized in the original manuscript; and.
  • The translation is accurate and precise to the utmost of their capacity, understanding, and conviction.

    • If you cannot submit primary evidence of your nationality and identity, you may submit secondary evidence listed below with your application. If USCIS does not find the document(s) you submit sufficient, we will send you a request for additional evidence. We encourage you to submit primary evidence if it is available (see below).

    The table below illustrates the various forms of evidence that you can present.

    Primary Evidence.

  • A duplicate of your passport;
  • A duplicate of your birth certificate, along with a photo identification; and/or.
  • Any national identity document issued by your country’s consulate or embassy in the United States, such as a naturalization certificate or a national ID card, which bears your fingerprint and/or photograph.

    • NoPrimary Evidence.

    If you do not possess any of the main documentation mentioned earlier, you are required to provide a sworn statement with:.

  • Evidence of your failed attempts to acquire such paperwork; and.
  • You are a resident of your homeland and the consular procedure for your nation is not available to you, which elucidates the rationale behind it.

    • If you have any additional evidence, you may submit it. You may also submit evidence regarding your nationality. USCIS may interview you regarding your nationality as well.

    Secondary Evidence.

  • Nationality paperwork, like a naturalization certificate, even if it lacks your picture and fingerprint;
  • Your baptismal certificate, if it specifies your citizenship or the citizenship of a parent;
  • If you have supporting documentation such as medical records or school transcripts, please provide them to substantiate your claim that you are a national of designated country A.
  • Copies of additional immigration documents displaying your citizenship and identification; or.
  • If you come from a nation where one’s nationality is acquired through their parents, the nationality of your parents holds significance. The individual creating the affidavit should incorporate details regarding their connection or relation to you, as well as their understanding of the specific date and location of your birth, and the nationality of your parents. Affidavits from acquaintances or relatives who possess intimate knowledge of the date and location of your birth, as well as your parents’ nationality, are also acceptable.

    • You can also provide any additional document or information that you think helps establish your citizenship.

    Please provide additional information regarding the nationality laws for your country’s designated TPS. Please note that being a national of a country does not always mean that you are eligible for TPS in that country based on birth.

    Proof of Date of Entry.

  • A duplicate of your passport;
  • I-94 Arrival/Departure Record; or.
  • Duplicates of papers specified in the “Evidence for Continuous Residence (CR)” section below.

    • Evidence of Continuous Residence (CR).

  • Employment records;.
  • Rental receipts, utility invoices, receipts, or correspondence from businesses;
  • Academic records from the educational institutions that you or your children have enrolled in within the United States.
  • Hospital or medical documentation regarding the care or hospitalization of yourself or your children; or.
  • Testimonials from church, union, or other organization officials who are familiar with you and your current place of residence.

    • Please refer to the instructions for Form I-821 for further information regarding acceptable proof.

    Fees.

    If you are enrolling in TPS for the initial time, there is a charge for Form I-821. If you are renewing your registration for TPS, there is no charge for Form I-821.

    Other associated charges, like the fee for biometric services, differ based on whether it is an initial registration or re-registration.

  • Your age;.
  • If you desire an employment authorization document; and.
  • If you require to petition for an exemption from reasons for ineligibility.

    • Please ensure that you follow the instructions provided on the I-821 Form webpage carefully before applying. Make sure to read the Special Instructions and Fee Filing sections on the page. These sections explain what fees you need to pay. Refer to the chart under the Special Instructions for information regarding the fees. If you fail to submit the proper waiver fee (or if you do not pay the appropriate fees), your application will be rejected.

    Fee Waiver.

    If you are unable to bear the expenses related to the TPS application, please ensure that you include a request for a fee waiver on Form I-912. For more details on how to file a fee waiver, you can visit the webpages dedicated to Form I-912 and additional information on fee waiver filing.

    If you are filing an initial application and USCIS denies your request for a fee waiver, you may either pay the correct fees and re-file before the registration deadline or within 45 days of the date on the notice of denial.

    If you are unable to file before the re-registration deadline and re-file after the deadline for a valid reason, your application will be reviewed. In case USCIS denies your fee waiver request and you are submitting a re-registration application, make sure to re-file and submit the appropriate fees before the re-registration deadline.