Instructions For Form I-821 - Application For Temporary Protected Status Page 2

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What Waivers are Available For TPS?
USCIS may grant discretionary waivers of certain inadmissibility grounds for humanitarian purposes, to assure
family unity, or because it is otherwise in the public interest. However, USCIS cannot waive some inadmissibility
grounds, by law, including certain criminal grounds in INA sections 212(a)(2)(A-C) and national security, terrorism-
related, and persecution grounds in INA sections 212(a)(3)(A-C, E). If you are inadmissible on grounds that can
be waived, you may be able to obtain a discretionary waiver. For further information on waivers, including how
to apply and the fee for seeking a waiver, see the TPS page on the USCIS website at You may
also wish to obtain legal advice if you believe you may be subject to any ground of inadmissibility or another TPS
ineligibility ground.
If you are re-registering for TPS and you were already granted a waiver of a ground of inadmissibility in conjunction with
your prior TPS application, you do not need to seek another waiver for the same action, incident, or circumstance. For
example, if on a prior TPS application, USCIS previously granted you a waiver of the health ground of inadmissibility
because you had tuberculosis that was treated, you do not need to apply for another waiver for that same health incident.
However, you will need to file for a waiver if you have contracted another communicable disease for which a waiver is
necessary.
Does My Spouse, Child, or Parent Have to File a Form I-821?
Each person seeking TPS must apply for him or herself on a separate Form I-821. There is no derivative TPS status,
meaning that your spouse, children or parents cannot obtain TPS as a result of your approval for TPS. They must each
qualify for TPS individually.
However, USCIS may accept late initial TPS applications from certain individuals who had a qualifying relationship to
a spouse or child during the initial registration period for the TPS-designated country and that relative is also currently
eligible for TPS. Even where such a relationship exists, the applicant must still meet all other TPS eligibility requirements
before USCIS may grant TPS. Please see the TPS page on the USCIS website at
or the latest Federal
Register Notice regarding the TPS designation for your country for further information on late initial filing.
General Instructions
USCIS provides forms free of charge through the USCIS website. In order to view, print, or fill out our forms, you should
use the latest version of Adobe Reader, which you can download for free at
If you do not
have Internet access, you may call the USCIS National Customer Service Center at 1-800-375-5283 and ask that we mail
a form to you. For TTY (deaf or hard of hearing) call: 1-800-767-1833.
Signature. Each application must be properly signed and filed. For all signatures on this application, USCIS will not
accept a stamped or typewritten name in place of a signature. If you are under 14 years of age, your parent or legal
guardian may sign the application on your behalf. A legal guardian may also sign for a mentally incompetent person.
Filing Fee. Each application must be accompanied by the appropriate filing fee and biometric services fee (if applicable).
(See the What Is the Filing Fee section of these Instructions.)
Evidence. At the time of filing, you must submit all evidence and supporting documentation listed in the Specific
Instructions and/or What Evidence Must You Submit sections of these Instructions. You should also refer to the most
recently published country-specific Federal Register notice that announces the procedures for TPS registration or re-
registration.
Form I-821 Instructions 10/19/17 N
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