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Fill out Form I-821 online
Fill out Form I-821, the Application for Temporary Protected Status, free in your browser. The official USCIS form opens on screen, you click the highlighted fields and type your answers, then download it. Nothing is uploaded, no signup, no watermark.
Editing is free. Downloading your finished file is a one-time $1.97 per document, refundable for 7 days.
What is the Form I-821?
Form I-821 is the USCIS Application for Temporary Protected Status (TPS). It is filed by nationals of countries the U.S. government has designated for TPS who are seeking temporary permission to remain and work in the United States.
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Common questions
Who files Form I-821?
Form I-821 is filed by individuals who are nationals of a country designated for Temporary Protected Status (or stateless persons who last resided there) and who want to register or re-register for TPS. Each eligible applicant submits their own form to USCIS.
Is filling out the Form I-821 here free?
Filling it in is free, with no signup and no watermark. Downloading the completed form is a one-time $1.97 — not a subscription, and refundable for 7 days.
Do you upload my form to a server?
No. The form opens and is filled entirely in your browser. Nothing is uploaded, so your personal and financial details stay on your device.
Is this the official form?
Yes. This is the official, current Form I-821 published by the U.S. government, which is public domain. You fill the genuine document.
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