Temporary Protected Status (Form I-821)

Certain foreign nationals physically present in the United States may apply for or renew Temporary Protected Status when DHS identifies conditions in a country that may make it dangerous for that country’s nationals to return. Continue reading →

The continuous physical presence requirement for TPS eligibility is a requirement to make sure that you have been physically present in the United States since the designated date for your country. Continue reading →

The continuous residence requirement for TPS eligibility is a requirement to make sure that you have been residing in the United States since the designated date for your country. Continue reading →

Only certain individuals can meet the eligibility requirements for Temporary Protected Status. In general, you must be a national of a country that the designated TPS country and be continuously physically present and continuously residing in the U.S. from specific dates set for each country. Continue reading →

Each country that the U.S. Department of Homeland Security designates for Temporary Protected Status has its own registration period, which may be followed by a re-registration period. Any attempts file an I-821 application after these dates must be carefully handled as a late filing for TPS. Continue reading →

In some cases you may have more information than can fit into the standard space provided on Form I-821, Application for Temporary Protected Status. Continue reading →

Two of the primary benefits of Temporary Protected Status include provisional protection against deportation and permission to work in the United States for a limited period of time. Continue reading →