Temporary Protected Status (TPS)
Preparation assistance for Temporary Protected Status applications and re-registration.
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About this service
Temporary Protected Status shields eligible nationals of a country currently designated by the government from removal and generally allows them to work in the U.S. for as long as the designation remains in effect. Because TPS runs on country-specific designations, registration windows, and re-registration periods that the government sets and periodically changes, keeping a filing timely means checking current requirements rather than relying on what applied last time. DocPrep prepares initial TPS registration or re-registration paperwork on Form I-821 based on your country's current designation and the information you provide, and we can coordinate the related work authorization request that typically accompanies it.
Who this may apply to
- Nationals of a country currently designated for TPS who haven't yet registered
- Current TPS holders due for re-registration during their country's open window
What DocPrep can help prepare
- Preparing Form I-821 based on your country's current TPS designation requirements
- Organizing supporting evidence of nationality and continuous residence, as applicable
- Coordinating an associated Form I-765 work authorization request
- Tracking your country's current registration or re-registration window
How it works
- 1
Confirm your country's current designation
We check whether your country currently has an active TPS designation and which registration window applies — initial registration or re-registration.
- 2
Gather nationality and residence evidence
You provide documents confirming your nationality and, where required, your continuous presence or residence in the U.S.
- 3
Prepare Form I-821
We complete the registration or re-registration form based on your current designation's requirements.
- 4
Coordinate work authorization
Where applicable, we prepare the associated Form I-765 request alongside your TPS filing.
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Review before filing
You review the completed package with us before it's submitted.
Documents you may need
Requirements vary depending on your situation. Commonly requested information may include:
- Passport or other proof of nationality from the TPS-designated country
- Evidence of continuous residence in the U.S. since the date required by your country's designation, if applicable
- Copy of your most recent TPS approval notice, if re-registering
- Current Employment Authorization Document (EAD), if renewing work authorization alongside TPS
- Passport-style photographs
Important notes
- TPS eligibility depends on your country's current designation status and the specific registration windows the government sets, both of which can change.
- We prepare filings based on the requirements in effect at the time of filing, not on a prior designation period.
Why choose DocPrep
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Every form is prepared and reviewed against current agency instructions.
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Related questions
Yes. We help prepare Form I-821 for initial Temporary Protected Status registration or re-registration, based on your country's current TPS designation and the information you provide. TPS designations, registration windows, and deadlines are set by the government and can change, so we prepare filings based on the requirements in effect at the time you file. We can also help coordinate a related work authorization request where applicable.
An Employment Authorization Document, commonly called a work permit, is proof that you're authorized to work in the United States. It's requested using Form I-765 and is available to individuals in certain eligible categories, such as pending asylum applicants and pending adjustment of status applicants. We help prepare Form I-765 based on your eligibility category and the information you provide.
No. Government filing fees are paid separately to the relevant agency (such as USCIS) and are not included in our document preparation fee. We will let you know the applicable government fee for your filing before you submit it.
Processing times are set by USCIS, the immigration court, or the relevant government agency, not by DocPrep. You can check current USCIS processing times using our Check Status tools or on the official USCIS website.
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