People often search for this issue as Temporary Protected Status (TPS), TPS renewal, TPS re-registration, Form I-821, or TPS work permit. TPS is a temporary immigration status for eligible nationals of designated countries, and many applicants need help with re-registration (renewal), employment authorization (EAD) through Form I-765, and travel authorization planning when available.
Temporary Protected Status (TPS) — Renewal (Form I-821) and Work Permit (I-765)
Temporary Protected Status (TPS) — Renewal (Form I-821) and Work Permit (I-765)
Temporary Protected Status Details
Temporary Protected Status (TPS) is a temporary immigration status granted to eligible nationals of designated countries. TPS beneficiaries will not be required to leave the United States and may obtain work authorization for the initial TPS period and for any extensions of the designation. TPS does not lead to permanent resident status. When the Attorney General terminates a TPS designation, beneficiaries will return to the same immigration status they had before TPS (unless that status has expired or has been terminated) or to any other status they may have been granted while in TPS.
In order to qualify for TPS, you must be a national of one of the following countries.
Individuals in TPS may apply for an EAD and advance parole.
For Whom Is Temporary Protected Status Appropriate?
Foreign nationals of designated countries, where there is an ongoing armed conflict within that country, which poses a serious threat to their personal safety if they were to return.
Temporary Protected Status Requirements
You may be eligible to apply for temporary protected status if:
- You are a national of a country designated for TPS. (You may also be eligible if you are a person who has no nationality but last habitually resided in a designated country.)
- You apply for TPS during the specified registration period.
- You have been continuously physically present in the United States since the TPS designation began, or since the effective date of the most recent re-designation.
- You have continuously resided in the United States since the date specified in the Federal Register notice of designation.
- You are admissible as an immigrant and are not otherwise ineligible for TPS.
TPS renewal (re-registration) and deadlines
Many people search “TPS renewal” because TPS benefits are time-limited and renewals are tied to country-specific re-registration periods.
In general:
- TPS holders must re-register during the re-registration window announced for their country to keep TPS benefits.
- Many people also file or renew their TPS work permit (EAD) using Form I-765 during the same period.
- Filing late or missing a deadline can create serious problems, so identifying the correct country designation and re-registration dates is critical.
Because deadlines and rules are country-specific, the best first step is confirming the applicant’s TPS country designation and the current re-registration period before filing.
Frequently asked questions about Temporary Protected Status (TPS)
What is Temporary Protected Status (TPS)?
TPS is a temporary immigration status for eligible nationals of certain designated countries that can allow lawful presence and, in many cases, eligibility to apply for work authorization.
How do I renew TPS (re-register)?
TPS renewals are done through re-registration during the re-registration window announced for your TPS country designation. Many applicants also file Form I-765 to renew a TPS work permit (EAD).
Can TPS holders get a work permit or travel permission?
Many TPS holders apply for an EAD using Form I-765. Some may seek travel authorization using Form I-131 when eligible and when travel is advisable based on the person’s history and case posture.
