Filing Form I-821 Application for Temporary Protected Status (TPS)
Legal and Administrative Actions:
- Complete Form I-821 to request Temporary Protected Status if your home country is designated for TPS by the U.S. government.
- Provide proof of identity, nationality, and residence in the United States during the required period.
- Submit supporting evidence such as passports, birth certificates, rent receipts, bills, or school records.
- File Form I-821 with USCIS, along with Form I-765 (Application for Employment Authorization) if work permission is requested.
- Pay the filing fee and biometrics fee, unless you qualify for a fee waiver.
- Attend a biometrics appointment and respond to any Requests for Evidence (RFEs).
- Wait for USCIS to review and issue a decision granting or denying TPS benefits.
Time: Processing generally takes several months. USCIS often announces registration periods and deadlines for each country’s TPS designation.
Conclusion
Estimated Cost:
$50 filing fee for Form I-821. Additional fees: $85 biometrics fee (if required) and $410 for Form I-765 (if applying for work authorization).
Certain applicants, such as first-time filers or those requesting fee waivers, may not have to pay all fees.
