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USCIS (United States Citizenship and Immigration Services) and EOIR (Executive Office for Immigration Review ) forms, mailing addresses, instructions and most importantly applicable laws and regulations are updated periodically.  Despite our best efforts, due to the volume of documents published by USCIS and EOIR, these documents may not be current.  USCIS at www.uscis.gov and www.justice.gov/eoir/  continues to provide free and updated information on forms, instructions and most importantly applicable laws and regulations.

The following includes a list of forms that are used to apply for this immigration benefit.  Pictures, money orders and supplemental documents are to be attached to each respective form. When more than one form is required, a package of forms with attached supplemental documents is to be submitted.  In order to be eligible to apply for an immigration benefit, a person must be eligible according to applicable laws and regulations.  Extensive legal research is a very important part of this process.  USCIS or EOIR publications provide very helpful information. 

Application Forms:

Form I-821 (Rev. 11/23/2010) - Required

Form I-1765 (Rev. 1/19/2011) - Required

Form I-131 (Rev. 11/23/2010) - Optional for Travel Abroad Auth. Once Visa is Available

Form I-601 (Rev. 11/23/2010) - Required if Inadmissible on Certain Grounds

Form I-912 (Rev. 11/23/2010) - Only if Requesting a Fee Waiver

Form G-1145 (Rev. 5/10/2010) - Optional for Acceptance Notification

Form G-28 (Rev. 4/22/2009) - Only for Legal Counsel before USCIS

Form E-28 (Rev. 7/2009) - Only for Legal Counsel before Immigration Court

USCIS Official Instructions:

Guidance on Late Initial Registration for TPS Applicants (Updated 5/10/2010)

I-821 Form Instructions (Rev. 11/23/2010)

I-821 USCIS Information (Updated1/31/11)

I-821 USCIS Eligibility Information (Updated 2/24/11)

USCIS Information on I-765 (Updated 1/25/11)

Direct Filing Addresses for Form I-765 (Updated 11/24/2010)

USCIS Information on TPS (Updated 2/24/11)

USCIS Information on I-765 (Updated 1/25/11)

Direct Filing Addresses for Form I-765 (Updated 11/24/2010)

Instructions for Electronically Filing Form I-765 (Rev. 8/23/2010)

I-131 Form Instructions (Rev. 11/23/2010)

I-131 USCIS Information (Updated 1/25/11)

Direct Filing Addresses for Form I-131 (Updated 11/24/2010)

Instructions for Electronically Filing Form I-131 (Updated 8/23/2010)

I-601 Form Instructions (Rev. 11/23/2010)

I-601 USCIS Information (Updated 1/31/11)

Direct Filing Addresses for Form I-601 (Updated 1/27/2010)

Form I-912 Instructions (Rev. 11/23/2010)

Form I-912 Information (Rev. 12/3/2010)

Q&A Requesting Waiver of Fees for TPS Applicants (Updated 11/22/2010)

Fee Waiver Guidance (Rev. 12/22/2010)

Expediting Request Criteria (Updated 9/21/2010)

General Information on Immigration Forms (Updated 11/22/2010)

General Filing Information (Printed 2/27/11)

General Tips on Assembling Applications for Mailing (Updated 12/3/2010)

Paying Immigration Fees (Updated 6/29/2009)

Photographs and Fingerprints (Updated 5/3/2010)

Signature Requirements for USCIS Forms (Updated 4/16/2008)

Tips for Filing Petitions and Applications to the National Benefits Center (Updated 8/11/10)

E-Filing Reference Guide (Updated 8/27/2008)

Avoiding Common E-Filing Mistakes (Updated 2/20/2011)

E-Filing Forms Concurrently (Updated 12/10/2010)

Submitting Supporting Documentation and E-Filing (Updated 1/3/2011)

Online Privacy Information Warning (Printed 2/20/2011)

Applicable Laws:

INA § 244 (Printed 3/20/2011)

Applicable Regulations:

8 CFR § 244

Federal Registry for ElSalvador TPS July 31, 2010

Federal Registry for Honduras TPS May 5, 2010

Federal Registry for Nicaragua TPS May 5, 2010

USCIS Publications:

Temporary Protected Status & Deferred Enforced Departure (Updated 2/15/11)

Documentation for TPS Beneficiaries for Employment Eligibility (Updated 5/13/10)

USCIS Notice to TPS Reregistrants from El Salvador Honduras and Nicaragua (11/22/2010)

USCIS Designated TPS Country of ElSalvador (Updated 2/15/11)

USCIS 18 Month Extension of TPS for ElSalvador (Updated 7/9/2010)

USCIS Q&A on 18 Month Extension of TPS for ElSalvador (Updated 8/19/2010)

Salvadorans Provided With Interim Employment Authorization Documents (Updated 3/8/11)

INS Announces Opening of TPS for Salvadorans (Published 3/8/01)

USCIS Reminds Eligible Hondurans and Nicaraguans to Re-Register for TPS (7/2/10)

USCIS Designated TPS Country of Honduras (Updated 2/15/11)

USCIS 18 Month Extension of TPS for Honduras (Updated 5/5/2010)

USCIS Q&A on 18 Month Extension of TPS for Honduras (Updated 5/7/2010)

USCIS Designated TPS Country of Nicaragua (Updated 2/15/11)

USCIS 18 Month Extension of TPS for Nicaragua (Updated 5/5/2010)

USCIS Q&A on 18 Month Extension of TPS for Nicaragua (Updated 5/7/2010)