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I‐821, Application for
Temporary Protected Status
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If you are an eligible national of certain countries that the Secretary of Homeland Security (Secretary) has designated for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) or a person without nationality who last
habitually resided in the designated country, then you may apply for TPS by filing Form I‐821, Application for Temporary Protected Status. This form is also used if you have TPS and are filing for TPS re‐
registration.
Link
https://www.uscis.gov/humanitarian/temporary‐protected‐status
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Notes
Form I‐821 Instructions, page 1
Do not use Form I‐821 to request Consideration Of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA). Form I‐821D must be used to request DACA.
Review our website for more information on countries currently designated for TPS and registration dates.
Before You Start Your
Application
Eligibility
To be eligible for TPS, you must be admissible to the United States as an immigrant under the applicable grounds in INA section 212(a), with certain exceptions.
https://www.uscis.gov/i‐821
Form I‐821 Instructions, page 1‐2;
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https://www.uscis.gov/forms/filing‐fees/additional‐information‐on‐filing‐a‐fee‐waiver
Form I‐821 Instructions, page 14
We may grant discretionary waivers of certain inadmissibility grounds for humanitarian purposes, to assure family unity, or because it is otherwise in the public interest. However, we cannot waive
some inadmissibility grounds, by law, including certain criminal grounds in INA sections 212(a)(2)(A‐C) and national security, terrorism‐ related, and persecution grounds in INA sections 212(a)(3)(A‐C,
E). If you are inadmissible on grounds that can be waived, you may be able to obtain a discretionary waiver. If you are re‐registering for TPS and you were already granted a waiver of a ground of
inadmissibility in conjunction with your prior TPS application, you do not need to seek another waiver for the same action, incident, or circumstance. Forexample, if on a prior TPS application, USCIS
previously granted you a waiver of the health ground of inadmissibility because you had tuberculosis that was treated, you do not need to apply for another waiver for that same health incident.
However, you will need to file for a waiver if you have contracted another communicable disease for which a waiver is necessary.
Each person seeking TPS must apply for themselves on a separate Form I‐821. There is no derivative TPS status, meaning that your spouse, children or parents cannot obtain TPS as a result of your
approval for TPS. They must each qualify for TPS individually. However, we may accept late initial TPS applications from certain individuals who had a qualifying relationship to a spouse or child during
the initial registration period for the TPS‐designated country and that relative is also currently eligible for TPS. Even where such a relationship exists, the applicant must still meet all other TPS eligibility
requirements before we may grant TPS.
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.
Note: If you were ever convicted of or ever committed a “particularly serious crime” that constitutes a “danger to the community of the United States,” or there are serious reasons for believing that
you have committed “serious nonpolitical crimes” outside of the United States before your arrival in this country, you cannot be granted TPS. We will make the determination as to whether your
crimes fall into either of these categories. You must, however, provide information and, if available, any supporting documentation on all crimes which you have committed or were convicted of in the
United States or outside of this country so that we can make an appropriate decision. If you believe that any of your arrests or convictions were politically motivated, describe why in your
supplemental statements.
Fee
Initial TPS application: $50
TPS re‐registration: There is no application fee for re‐registering for TPS.
All applicants and re‐registrants who are 14 years of age or older must pay the $85 biometric services fee.
We will automatically calculate the cost for you before you submit your application. See Form G‐1055, available at www.uscis.gov/g‐1055, for specific
information about the fees applicable to this form.
Note: You cannot apply for a fee waiver if applying online.
Note: You cannot use a fee waiver if applying online.
Refund policy:
Refund policy:
USCIS does not refund fees, regardless of any action we take on your application, petition or request, or how long USCIS takes to reach a decision. By
USCIS does not refund fees, regardless of any action we take on your application, petition or request, or how long USCIS takes to reach a decision. By continuing this transaction, you acknowledge that continuing this transaction, you acknowledge that you must submit fees in the exact amount and that you are paying the fees for a government service.
you must submit fees in the exact amount and that you are paying the fees for a government service.
Please refer to the instructions for the form(s) you are filing for additional information or you may call the USCIS Contact Center at 800‐375‐5283. For TTY
(deaf or hard of hearing) 800‐767‐1833.
Please refer to the instructions for the form(s) you are filing for additional information or you may call the USCIS Contact Center at 800‐375‐5283. For TTY (deaf or hard of hearing) 800‐767‐1833.
After You Submit Your
Application
Completing Your Form
Online
Documents you may need
We will automatically determine which documents you should provide us as you fill out your application. At the time of filing, you must submit all evidence and supporting documentation listed.
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Biometric services appointment
USCIS may require that you appear for an interview or provide fingerprints, photograph, and/or signature at any time to verify your identity, obtain additional information, and conduct background
and security checks, including a check of criminal history records maintained by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), before making a decision on your application, petition, or request. After USCIS
receives your application and ensures it is complete, we 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 or, if you are
currently overseas, instruct you to contact a U.S. Embassy, U.S. Consulate, or USCIS office outside the United States to set up an appointment.
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Track your case online
After you submit your form, you can track its status through your USCIS account. Sign in to your account often to check your case status and read any important messages from USCIS.
Respond to requests for information
If we need more information from you, we will send you a Request for Evidence (RFE) or Request for Information (RFI). You can respond to our request and upload your documents through your USCIS
account.
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Receive your decision
The decision on Form I‐821 involves a determination of whether you have established eligibility for the immigration benefit you are seeking. USCIS will notify you of the decision in writing.
Filing online
Submitting your application online is the same as mailing in a completed paper form. They both gather the same information.
Complete the Getting Started section first
You should answer all questions in the Getting Started section first so we can best customize the rest of your online form experience.
Provide as many responses as you can
You should provide as many responses as you can. Incomplete fields or sections and missing information can slow down the process after you submit your form.
We will automatically save your responses
We will automatically save your information when you select next to go to a new page or navigate to another section of the form. We will save your information for 30 days from today, or from the
last time you worked on the form.
How to continue filling out your form
After you start your form, you can sign in to your account to continue where you left off.
DHS Privacy Notice
AUTHORITIES: The information requested on this application, and the associated evidence, is collected under INA sections 101 and 244.
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Form I‐821 Instructions, page 16
PURPOSE: The primary purpose for obtaining the requested information on this application is to determine whether you have established eligibility for TPS, if you have not yet been granted TPS. DHS
will use the information you provide to grant or deny the benefit you are seeking.
Form I‐821 Instructions, page 16
DISCLOSURE: The information you provide is voluntary. However, failure to provide the requested information, including your Social Security number (if applicable), and any requested evidence, may
delay a final decision or result in denial of your application.
Form I‐821 Instructions, page 16
Paperwork Reduction Act
ROUTINE USES: DHS may, where allowable under relevant confidentiality provisions, share the information you provide on this application and any additional requested evidence with other Federal,
state, local, and foreign government agencies and authorized organizations. DHS follows approved routine uses described in the associated published system of records notices [DHS/USCIS‐001 ‐ Alien
File, Index, and National File Tracking System, DHS/USCIS‐007 ‐ Benefits Information System, and DHS/USCIS‐018 Immigration Biometric and Background Check System] and the published privacy
impact assessment [DHS/USCIS/PIA‐056 USCIS Electronic Immigration System] which you can find at www.dhs.gov/privacy. DHS may also share the information, as appropriate, for law enforcement
purposes or in the interest of national security.
Form I‐821 Instructions, page 17
An agency may not conduct or sponsor an information collection, and a person is not required to respond to a collection of information, unless it displays a currently valid Office of Management and
Budget (OMB) control number. The public reporting burden for this collection of information is estimated at 1.92 hours per response, including the time for reviewing instructions, gathering the
required documentation and information, completing the application, attaching necessary documentation, and submitting the application. The collection of biometrics, where required, is estimated to
require 1 hour and 10 minutes. Send comments regarding this burden estimate or any other aspect of this collection of information, including suggestions for reducing this burden to:
Form I‐821 Instructions, page 17
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
Office of Policy and Strategy, Regulatory Coordination Division
5900 Capital Gateway Drive, Mail Stop #2140
Camp Springs, MD 20588‐0009
Do not mail your completed Form I‐821 to this address.
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Expires: 7/31/2022
Security reminder
If you do not work on your application for more than 30 days, we will delete your data in order to prevent storing personal information indefinitely.
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File Modified | 2022-11-28 |
File Created | 2022-11-28 |