I-821 Case Tracker & Status Guide
Track your Temporary Protected Status registration and its work permit.
What is Form I-821?
Form I-821, Application for Temporary Protected Status, is filed by nationals of designated countries to obtain TPS, which provides protection from removal and work authorization during the designation period.
TPS is usually filed with Form I-765 for the EAD, and re-registration windows are tied to country designations. The internal API tracks both filings.
The I-821 milestone sequence
Behind each plain-English status the public site shows, USCIS records an internal event code. Here is the typical I-821 ladder and the codes that drive it:
How long does I-821 take?
TPS timelines depend on country designation cycles and re-registration windows. Watch the linked I-765 for work-permit production.
Common I-821 questions
Does TPS come with a work permit?
Yes — file Form I-765 with your I-821 to receive an EAD. Track the I-765 for card production and mailing.
What is TPS re-registration?
When a country’s TPS designation is extended, current holders must re-register during a specific window to keep their status and EAD.
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