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Apply for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) with Form I-821

If you are an eligible national of a designated country or person without nationality who last habitually resided in the designated country, you can apply for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) using Form I-821

Fees:

  • Online Pricing:

    • Fee: $350 ONLY ONLINE 
    • Discount: 82% off the regular price
    • Eligibility: This pricing is only available for online payments. No exceptions.

    Regular Pricing:

    • Fee: $1,765
    • Eligibility: This price applies if you choose to meet in person or visit a service center.
    • Payment Plan: If you opt for the regular pricing, you can schedule a payment plan.
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  • There is no fee for Form I-821 if you are re-registering for TPS

  • Other related fees vary depending on age, EAD requirements, and waiver of grounds of inadmissibility

Temporary Protected Status (TPS) | Visa to Residency

At Visa to Residency, our expert immigration lawyers provide comprehensive guidance on Temporary Protected Status (TPS) applications and renewals. We understand the urgency and complexity of seeking temporary protection in the United States, and we are dedicated to helping individuals from designated countries navigate this process successfully.
TPS is a temporary immigration status granted to individuals from countries experiencing ongoing armed conflict, environmental disasters, or other extraordinary and temporary conditions. If you are a national of a designated country or a person without nationality who last habitually resided in a designated country, you may be eligible for TPS.
Our TPS services include:
  • Eligibility assessment: We help determine your eligibility for TPS based on your country of origin, immigration status, and other factors.
  • Application preparation: We assist with preparing and submitting your TPS application, including gathering required documents and evidence.
  • Renewal guidance: We help you navigate the TPS renewal process, ensuring you meet deadlines and comply with US immigration regulations.
  • Employment Authorization Documents (EADs): We assist with obtaining an EAD, allowing you to work legally in the US while your TPS application is pending.
  • Status updates and maintenance: We provide guidance on maintaining your TPS status and updating your information with US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS).
Our experienced immigration Non-Profit Agent have a deep understanding of TPS requirements and procedures, ensuring you receive accurate and effective guidance throughout the process. We are committed to helping you achieve temporary protection in the US and navigating the path to residency and citizenship.

Expert Guidance for Your TPS Application

Our TPS services include:
 

 Eligibility Assessment and Consultation

  • We evaluate your eligibility for TPS based on your country of origin, immigration status, and other factors
  • We provide personalized guidance on the TPS application process and requirements

TPS Application Preparation and Submission

  • We assist with preparing and submitting your TPS application, including:
    • Completing Form I-821, Application for Temporary Protected Status
    • Gathering required documents and evidence, such as:
      • Proof of identity and nationality
      • Proof of entry into the United States
      • Proof of residence in the United States
    • Submitting your application and supporting documents to US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)

TPS Renewal Guidance and Support

  • We help you navigate the TPS renewal process, including:
    • Determining your eligibility for TPS renewal
    • Preparing and submitting your TPS renewal application
    • Ensuring compliance with USCIS requirements and deadlines

 Employment Authorization Documents (EADs) and Work Permits

  • We assist with obtaining an EAD, allowing you to work legally in the US while your TPS application is pending
  • We help you understand your work authorization rights and responsibilities

Status Updates and Maintenance

  • We provide guidance on maintaining your TPS status and updating your information with USCIS
  • We help you understand your obligations and responsibilities as a TPS recipient
Our expert immigration Non-Profit Agent or lawyers are dedicated to providing comprehensive guidance and support throughout the TPS application process, ensuring you have the best possible chance of success.
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Countries currently designated for Temporary Protected Status

Country Country
Afghanistan El Salvador
Burma (Myanmar) Ethiopia
Cameroon Haiti
Honduras Nepal
Nicaragua Somalia
South Sudan Sudan
Syria Ukraine
Venezuela Yemen

Eligibility Requirements for TPS

To be eligible for Temporary Protected Status (TPS), you must:
  • Be a national of a country designated for TPS, or a person without nationality who last habitually resided in the designated country
  • File during the open initial registration or re-registration period, or meet the requirements for late initial filing during any extension of your country's TPS designation
  • Have been continuously physically present (CPP) in the United States since the effective date of the most recent designation date of your country
  • Have been continuously residing (CR) in the United States since the date specified for your country (see your country's TPS web page for specific dates)
Exceptions
The law allows an exception to the continuous physical presence and continuous residence requirements for:
  • Brief, casual, and innocent departures from the United States
When applying or re-registering for TPS, you must inform USCIS of all absences from the United States since the CPP and CR dates. USCIS will determine whether the exception applies in your case.
Ineligibility
You may NOT be eligible for TPS or maintain your existing TPS if you:
  • Have been convicted of any felony or two or more misdemeanors committed in the United States
  • Are found inadmissible as an immigrant under applicable grounds in INA section 212(a), including non-waivable criminal and security-related grounds
  • Are subject to any of the mandatory bars to asylum, including:
    • Participating in the persecution of another individual
    • Engaging in or inciting terrorist activity
  • Fail to meet the continuous physical presence and continuous residence requirements
  • Fail to meet initial or late initial TPS registration requirements
  • If granted TPS, fail to re-register for TPS as required without good cause

Evidence Required for TPS Application

 
When filing an initial TPS application, you must submit the following evidence:
  1. Identity and Nationality Evidence:
    • Primary evidence (if available):
      • Copy of passport
      • Copy of birth certificate with photo identification
      • National identity document with photograph and/or fingerprint issued by your country(
        No Primary Evidence

        If you do not have any of the primary evidence listed above, you must submit an affidavit with:

        • Proof of your unsuccessful efforts to obtain such documents; and
        • An explanation why the consular process for your country was unavailable to you, and affirming that you are a national of your country.

        USCIS may interview you regarding your identity and nationality, and you may also submit additional evidence of your nationality and identity then, if available.
    • Secondary evidence (if primary evidence is not available):
      • Nationality documentation (e.g. naturalization certificate)
      • Baptismal certificate (if it indicates nationality or parent's nationality)
      • School or medical records (if they have information supporting your claim)
      • Copies of other immigration documents showing nationality and identity
      • Affidavits from friends or family members with close personal knowledge of your birth and parents' nationality
  2. Date of Entry Evidence:
    • Copy of passport
    • I-94 Arrival/Departure Record
    • Copies of documents specified in the Continuous Residence (CR) Evidence section
  3. Continuous Residence (CR) Evidence:
    • Employment records
    • Rent receipts, utility bills, receipts or letters from companies
    • School records from schools attended in the US
    • Hospital or medical records concerning treatment or hospitalization
    • Attestations by church, union, or other organization officials who know you and where you have been residing
Fees:
  • There is a fee for Form I-821 if you are registering for TPS for the first time
  • There is no fee for Form I-821 if you are re-registering for TPS
  • Other related fees vary depending on age, EAD requirements, and waiver of grounds of inadmissibility
Fee Waiver:
  • If you cannot afford the costs associated with TPS filing, submit a fee waiver request on Form I-912 or other written request
  • If your fee waiver request is denied, you may re-file and pay the correct fees within 45 days of the denial notice or before the registration deadline, whichever is later

I-821, Application for Temporary Protected Status FEES

 
Filing Category Paper Filing Fee
If you are filing for initial registration. $50 plus additional fees
Submitted through USCIS-recognized state or local government legal services clinics hosted through June 30, 2024. $0 (no additional fees)
If you are filing for re-registration. $0 plus additional fees

Additional Fees:

Biometrics Services Fee

Payment for this fee may be made in the form of a single check or money order when also paying the initial registration fee, or as two separate checks or money orders. 

 $30