Form I-821: Application for Temporary Protected Status
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What is Form I-821?
Form I-821 is used to apply for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) or to re-register for it. TPS is available to nationals of countries the Secretary of Homeland Security has designated due to conditions such as armed conflict or natural disaster. Approval protects the person from removal and allows them to request work authorization.
Who files it: Nationals of a TPS-designated country, or people without nationality who last habitually resided there.
What USCIS typically asks for
- Evidence of nationality of the designated country
- Evidence of continuous residence since the date set for that designation
- Evidence of continuous physical presence since the designation's effective date
- Filed during the registration or re-registration period
A plain-English summary, not legal advice. The Form I-821 instructions on uscis.gov are the official list of requirements and evidence.
What FormVeritas checks on Form I-821
When you run an audit from the Form Workspace, FormVeritas reviews the answers you entered using checks written for this form's fields.
Answers left blank 2 checks
Points out blank answers in the places its checks for this form look at.
How entries are written 28 checks
Checks how entries are written against what each field asks for.
Areas include: names; A-Numbers; Social Security numbers; passports, visas and arrival records; addresses; marriage and family details; immigration status and history; and the interpreter, preparer and representative sections.
Dates 14 checks
Checks the dates entered on this form.
Areas include: dates of birth; passports, visas and arrival records; and marriage and family details.
Answers that do not fit together 13 checks
Compares related answers on this form and points out ones that do not fit together.
Areas include: A-Numbers; addresses; marriage and family details; immigration status and history; the interpreter, preparer and representative sections; and Yes/No answers and their explanations.
Check boxes and Yes/No questions 20 checks
Checks how boxes are selected in the groups of choices on this form.
Signatures 5 checks
Checks the signature lines on this form.
Before you file Form I-821
- Use the current edition (01/20/25). USCIS may reject outdated editions.
- Read the Form I-821 instructions on uscis.gov for what to include.
- Confirm the fee with the USCIS Fee Calculator and Form G-1055.
- Answer every question that applies to you, including each Yes/No question.
- Sign and date every required signature line.
- Run a FormVeritas audit and fix everything it flags.
What these checks don't do
They don't check that every question that applies to you is answered, whether your answers are true, or whether you're eligible for what you're asking for. A report with no findings does not mean USCIS will accept or approve your filing.
Not legal advice. For eligibility questions, talk to a licensed immigration attorney.
Form I-821 questions
What is Form I-821 used for?
Form I-821 is used to apply for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) or to re-register for it. TPS is available to nationals of countries the Secretary of Homeland Security has designated due to conditions such as armed conflict or natural disaster. Approval protects the person from removal and allows them to request work authorization.
Who files Form I-821?
Nationals of a TPS-designated country, or people without nationality who last habitually resided there.
What does FormVeritas check on Form I-821?
FormVeritas runs 82 checks written for Form I-821, covering answers left blank, how entries are written, dates, answers that do not fit together, check boxes and yes/no questions, signatures.
What is the current edition of Form I-821?
USCIS lists 01/20/25 as the current edition of Form I-821. FormVeritas last checked this on October 21, 2026. Always confirm the edition on uscis.gov before you file.
How long does USCIS take to process Form I-821?
The times USCIS publishes for Form I-821 vary widely by office and category (published October 19, 2026). Individual cases can take more or less time; check the USCIS processing times tool for your office.
Is the Form I-821 filing fee shown here?
USCIS lists fees for Form I-821 on Form G-1055, Fee Schedule (edition 10/16/26). Use the USCIS Fee Calculator to confirm the fee that applies to your filing.
Does a clean FormVeritas report mean USCIS will approve my Form I-821?
No. FormVeritas checks the form for preventable mistakes. It does not check eligibility or whether answers are true, and it does not guarantee acceptance or approval.
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