Form I-821Last checked against USCIS sources: November 6, 2026

Form I-821, Application for Temporary Protected Status

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Quick answer

Form I-821 registers or re-registers for TPS. Each country has its own designation dates and filing windows, and they change often. Check the current notice for your country before filing.

USCIS fee

Initial registration, set by Congress: $520
Biometrics: $30

Re-registration fees differ. The work permit (Form I-765) is a separate fee.

Source: USCIS fee schedule, Form G-1055

Who files: Nationals of a TPS-designated country
For whom: People who meet the residence dates for their country
How to file: Online or by mail during your country's filing window.
What happens next: Biometrics and a decision. Watch for news about your country's designation.

Checklist: what to gather

Check what you already have. Nothing you check is sent or saved.

Passport or government photo IDInclude the biographic page of the passport if you have one.
Proof of nationality
Proof of date of entry
Proof of continuous residence since the required dateLeases, utility bills, school or medical records, pay stubs.
Records of any arrest, ticket or chargeCertified court dispositions, even if the case was dismissed. Ask us before filing if you have any.

See JLA's full preparation list for this kind of case

Common mistakes that cause delays

Filing outside the registration window.
Gaps in proof of residence.

Questions people ask

Does TPS lead to a green card?

Not by itself. Some TPS holders qualify through another path, such as a family petition.

Want our team to review it?

We will tell you whether this is the right form for you and what is missing before you file.

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Official form

Download the newest edition and instructions free from USCIS. It opens the government website in a new tab.

uscis.gov/i-821

I-765Work permit

Sources: the USCIS Form I-821 page and the USCIS fee schedule (Form G-1055). Checked November 6, 2026. General information, not legal advice. Every case is different.