United States•North America14-20 months
2,370 USD
6, 12, or 18 months (renewable)
Yes
Not Required
Not Specified
No
Allowed
Temporary immigration status for nationals of designated countries experiencing ongoing armed conflict, environmental disasters, or other extraordinary and temporary conditions.
TPS is a US humanitarian program for nationals of countries experiencing armed conflict, natural disasters, or other extraordinary temporary conditions. It grants temporary protection from deportation and the right to work, but does not confer permanent status.
Status is granted in 6-, 12-, or 18-month periods tied to each country's designation, renewable while the designation remains in effect. There is no PR pathway, no derivative status for spouses or dependents, and dual intent is not permitted. Work authorization requires a separate Form I-765 filing.
This visa is ideal for nationals of designated countries already present in the US who need temporary protection from removal while conditions in their home country remain dangerous.
Form I-821 Filing Fee | 510 USD |
Biometric Services Fee | 30 USD |
Form I-765 Filing Fee (Paper) | 520 USD |
Form I-765 Filing Fee (Online) | 470 USD |
Initial TPS EAD Fee (Pub. L. 119-21) | 560 USD |
Renewal TPS EAD Fee (Pub. L. 119-21) | 280 USD |
Afghanistan
Myanmar (Burma)
Cameroon
El Salvador
Ethiopia
Haiti
Honduras
Lebanon
Nepal
Nicaragua
Somalia
South Sudan
Sudan
Syria
Ukraine
Venezuela
YemenMust be a national of a designated TPS country
Must file during the open initial registration or re-registration period
Must have been continuously physically present in the U.S. since the effective date of the most recent designation
Must have been continuously residing in the U.S. since the date specified for your country
Must not be inadmissible under certain criminal or security-related grounds
Proof of identity and nationality
Proof of date of entry
Proof of continuous residence
Two passport-style photographs
| I-821 Application for Temporary Protected Status | Fill online |
| I-765 Application for Employment Authorization | Fill online |
| I-912 Request for Fee Waiver | Fill online |
| I-601 Application for Waiver of Grounds of Inadmissibility | Fill online |
| I-131 Application for Travel Documents, Parole Documents, and Arrival/Departure Records | Fill online |
| Application Steps | Verify your country's active TPS designation and registration dates.; Complete Form I-821 and Form I… | uscis.gov |
| Fee Breakdown | Form I-821 Filing Fee: 510 USD; Biometric Services Fee: 30 USD; Form I-765 Filing Fee (Paper): 520 U… | uscis.gov |
| Fees | USD 540 (Initial) or USD 30 (Re-registration) plus EAD fees | uscis.gov |
| Forms | Form I-821; Form I-765; Form I-912; Form I-601; Form I-131 | uscis.gov |
| Forms · I-131 · description | Application for Travel Documents, Parole Documents, and Arrival/Departure Records | uscis.gov |
| Forms · I-601 · description | Application for Waiver of Grounds of Inadmissibility | uscis.gov |
| Forms · I-765 · description | Application for Employment Authorization | uscis.gov |
| Forms · I-821 · description | Application for Temporary Protected Status | uscis.gov |
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