Afghan Legal Resources
Individuals applying for TPS under the Afghanistan designation must submit Form I-821, Application for Temporary Protected Status, during the 18-month initial registration period that runs from May 20, 2022, through Nov. 20, 2023. Afghanistan TPS applicants are eligible to file Form I-821 online. When filing a TPS application, applicants can also request an Employment Authorization Document by submitting a completed Form I-765, Application for Employment Authorization, with their Form I-821. Applicants may also submit Form I-765 online.
In early March, the U.S. government announced that it was extending Temporary Protected Status (TPS) to Ukrainians and Afghans. However, as of early April, the application date for citizens from Ukraine and Afghanistan has not yet been released. This means that you still have to wait to submit your application. What can you do in the meantime? This video review how to prepare your TPS application, including completing Form I-821 Application for TPS and supporting documents.
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