I-821 Summary

Form:

I-821, Application for Temporary Protected Status

Purpose of Form:

To apply for a temporary immigration status granted to eligible nationals of designated countries.

Edition Date:

10/26/05

Where to File:

For the filing address of your Form I-821, click on your country of origin listed below:
Burundi
El Salvador
Honduras
Liberia
Nicaragua
Somalia
Sudan

Filing Fee:

$50 for first time applicants. There is no application fee for re-registration. A $70 fee for biometrics may be required.

Please consult the "Paying Fees" section of your local office or Service Center page to learn which forms of payment are accepted. Acceptable forms of payment may vary by office. Checks should be made payable to Department of Homeland Security or U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.

Special Instructions:

If you are applying under the TPS designation for El Salvador, please submit the Form I-821 according to this guidance.

Effective August 2, 2004, USCIS has changed its requirements for photographs to a standard passport-style photograph. Please see this informational flyer for more details.