Eligible Hondurans and Nicaraguans are reminded by USCIS to Re-Register for TPS
The last day to file the Temporary Protected Status (TPS) re-registration application by eligible Hondurans and Nicaraguans was July 6, 2010. For those who have not filed for TPS re-registration, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services has extended this period and reminded them to follow the late re-registration guidance.
If the applicant has good reason for filing after the re-registration period of his respective country has been closed, a late TPS re-registration application might be accepted by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. Along with the re-registration application, the applicant is also required to submit a letter, explaining his reason for filing late.
Unfortunately, the eligible Hondurans and Nicaraguans, who failed to file a TPS re-registration application on or before July 6, 2010 will lose their TPS benefits, including employment authorization and protection from removal from the United States, if they do not submit the application along with a letter claiming their good cause for filing late.
Tips for filing re-registration application:
• The applicants must file an application for Temporary Protected Status (Form I-821) and an Application for Employment Authorization (Form I-765) with supporting documentation.
• The applicants must file the Form I-765, even when an Employment Authorization Document (EAD) is not requested.
• Correct versions of the forms (Form I-821 dated Oct. 17, 2007 or later, and Form I-765 dated May 27, 2008 or later) must be submitted. U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services has every right to reject applications if the incorrect version of the form is submitted.
• The forms must be filled out completely and all appropriate boxes must be marked. In Part 1, of Form I-821, applicants are required to mark the box for re-registration or renewal of temporary benefits.
• The appropriate fee(s) must be submitted with the applications. Check or money order must be made payable to the Department of Homeland Security.
TPS re-registrants are requested to know that delay in filing leads to delay in processing and ultimately lead to gaps in employment authorization. Further details on TPS re-registration application for eligible Hondurans and Nicaraguans can be found at uscis.gov