Individuals who meet certain requirements can obtain work authorization to work in the United States and cannot be deported/removed from the United States during the designated period.
- Individuals must nationals from Honduras or Nicaragua
- Must submit a TPS application to INS (Form I-821)
- Must submit an application for employment (Form I-765)
- A $100 fee must accompany Form I-765
- Must prove that you have been present in the U.S. as of January 5, 1999 and have continually resided in the U.S. since December 30, 1998.
- Must submit proof that you previously registered for TPS. There are certain exceptions to this requirement.
- The individual does not have a prior felony conviction or two or more misdemeanors.
- Two photos
In a news release dated May 3, 2001, the Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS) announced that the TPS for Hondurans and Nicaraguans was extended for a period of 12 months until July 5, 2002.
The registration period begins upon the publication of the regulations in the Federal Register and continues to 90 days from the publication date. The publication date of this regulation was May 8, 2001.
The news release dated May 3, 2001, indicated that approximately 105,000 Hondurans and 5,300 Nicaraguans who have already registered for TPS.
The information contained herein is intended for general informational purposes only. It is not intended as legal advice. You must consult with an attorney to obtain specific, comprehensive legal advice. Please note that information as well as government fees are subject to change without notice. For current fees and information contact the respective government agency directly.
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