Form I-821. Application for Temporary Protected Status

Form I-821 is the Application for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) in the United States.

The main purpose of this form is to allow individuals from certain countries who are unable to return home due to ongoing armed conflict, natural disasters, or other extraordinary conditions to remain temporarily in the US.

The form consists of several parts, including personal information about the applicant, information about their immigration status, and information about their eligibility for TPS.

Important fields to consider when filling out the form include the applicant's name, address, and date of birth, as well as their country of origin and the reason they are unable to return home.

When compiling/filling out the form, the applicant will need to provide supporting documentation such as a passport or other travel documents, evidence of their residence in the US, and evidence of their eligibility for TPS.

Application examples and use cases for the form include individuals from countries such as Haiti, El Salvador, and Syria who have been granted TPS due to ongoing crises in their home countries.

Strengths of the form include its ability to provide temporary relief for individuals who are unable to return home due to extraordinary circumstances, while weaknesses include the temporary nature of TPS and the potential for it to be revoked.

Alternative forms or analogues to the I-821 form include the I-130 form for family-based immigration and the I-485 form for adjustment of status.

The form affects the future of the participants by providing temporary relief from deportation and allowing them to work legally in the US, but it does not provide a path to permanent residency or citizenship.

The form is submitted by mail to the US Citizenship and Immigration Services and is stored electronically.