I-821 Temporary Protected Status (TPS) – Required Information Checklist

This checklist is for form preparation purposes only. CoreLink Immigration Form Services prepares your USCIS form based solely on the information you provide.

Online Filing Notes (If Applicable)

• Some applicants may be eligible to file Form I-821 online through a USCIS account depending on USCIS requirements.
• Your form will be prepared based on the filing method selected during checkout.
• CoreLink Immigration Form Services does not determine online filing eligibility.
• You are responsible for confirming USCIS filing requirements before submission.

Information Required for Form Completion

• Full Legal Name – first, middle, and last name
• Other Names Used – aliases, maiden names, or nicknames if applicable
• Date and Place of Birth – city/town and country
• Current Mailing Address
• Current Physical Address if different from mailing address
• Alien Registration Number (A-Number) if applicable
• USCIS Online Account Number if applicable
• Social Security Number if applicable
• TPS Country Designation
• Application Type – Initial TPS or Re-Registration
• Request for Employment Authorization – Yes or No
• Marital Status and spouse information if applicable
• Former Spouse Information if applicable
• Children Information if applicable
• Date of Last Entry into the United States
• Form I-94 Information if available
• Passport or Travel Document Information if applicable
• Current Immigration Status if applicable
• Biographic Information – height, weight, eye color, hair color, ethnicity, and race
• Immigration Proceedings Information if applicable
• Responses to USCIS Eligibility Questions
• Additional Information or Clarifications if needed for form completion
• Interpreter or Preparer Information if someone assisted with completion
• Confirmation of Information Accuracy

Additional Eligibility Information

Form I-821 includes questions related to immigration history, background information, and eligibility requirements established by USCIS.

To complete this section of the form, please provide accurate factual responses to any questions that apply to your situation.

• Immigration entry and status history
• Prior immigration filings if applicable
• Information related to immigration proceedings if applicable
• Responses to USCIS background and eligibility questions
• Employment authorization request information if applicable

CoreLink Immigration Form Services records and organizes information based solely on the information you provide. We do not determine eligibility, provide legal advice, or provide legal interpretation of immigration requirements.

Optional Uploads (Reference Only)

• Driver’s License or State ID for factual identification reference only
• Social Security Card for factual SSN verification only
• Passport or Travel Document for factual travel information only
• Previous USCIS notices for factual case reference only

Do Not Upload

• Original passports, visas, or identity documents
• Supporting evidence USCIS separately requires you to submit
• USCIS filing fee receipts
• Documents not necessary for form preparation

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Upload I-821 TPS Information

Once submitted, your information will be organized and your form will be prepared based solely on the information you provide.