Key Takeaways:
- USCIS extended Employment Authorization Documents for TPS beneficiaries from El Salvador, Honduras, Nepal, Nicaragua, and Sudan through March 9, 2025.
- Submit Form I-821 during re-registration periods to maintain TPS benefits; deadlines vary by country but most end in 2025.
- Corrected receipt notices for Form I-765 will be issued; maintain valid employment authorization by following USCIS procedures.
What is the Latest Employment Authorization Extension for TPS Beneficiaries?
The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has extended the validity of certain Employment Authorization Documents (EADs) issued to Temporary Protected Status (TPS) beneficiaries from El Salvador, Honduras, Nepal, Nicaragua, and Sudan. This extension is valid through March 9, 2025. If you are affected by this extension, you will receive a Form I-797, Notice of Action.
For those who currently benefit from TPS and have not re-registered under the most recent extension for their country’s designation, it is essential to submit Form I-821, Application for Temporary Protected Status, during the current re-registration period. This ensures the continuation of your TPS benefits.
How Long is the Re-Registration Period for TPS Beneficiaries?
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has specific re-registration periods for different countries:
– El Salvador: through March 9, 2025
– Honduras: through July 5, 2025
– Nepal: through June 24, 2025
– Nicaragua: through July 5, 2025
– Sudan: through April 19, 2025
While these re-registration periods have different end dates, all EADs for these TPS beneficiaries have been uniformly extended through March 9, 2025. You can find detailed instructions to re-register for TPS and renew your EAD in the most recent Federal Register notice for your country.
What Should You Do If You Haven’t Received Your Receipt Notice for Form I-765?
Some TPS beneficiaries and applicants who electronically filed Form I-765, Application for Employment Authorization, may not have received a receipt notice or may have received a notice that did not include information about the 540-day automatic EAD extension. If this applies to you, expect an email or text notification instructing you to sign into your USCIS online account to obtain a corrected, printable receipt notice by the week of March 13. USCIS will also mail corrected paper receipt notices.
If you are a TPS beneficiary and your TPS country designation is still current, you are authorized to work. However, you must obtain your corrected receipt notice to present when completing Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification. For those eligible for the 540-day automatic EAD extension, the USCIS receipt notice for Form I-765, along with your expired EAD, will serve as valid proof of employment authorization during the automatic extension period.
What is Form I-797 and How is It Used?
Form I-797, Notice of Action, serves multiple purposes in communicating with applicants and petitioners or conveying an immigration benefit. USCIS uses several types of Form I-797:
- I-797, Notice of Action: Issued to communicate receipt or approval of an application or petition.
- I-797A, Notice of Action: Issued to an applicant as a replacement Form I-94.
- I-797B, Notice of Action: Issued for the approval of a noncitizen worker petition.
- I-797C, Notice of Action: Communicates receipt or rejection of applications or petitions, transfer of files, fingerprint biometric, interview, and re-scheduled appointments, additional actions, and re-opening of cases.
- I-797D: Accompanies benefit cards.
- I-797E, Notice of Action: Issued to request evidence.
- I-797F, Transportation Letter: Issued overseas to allow applicants to travel.
What is the Impact of the Ramos v. Nielsen and Bhattarai v. Nielsen Cases?
On December 28, 2023, the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California dismissed the Ramos v. Nielsen case, 18-cv-01554 (N.D. Cal. Dec. 28, 2023). The Bhattarai v. Nielsen case, 19-cv-731 (N.D. Cal. March 12, 2019), was consolidated with Ramos in August 2023. Despite these dismissals, the TPS designations for El Salvador, Haiti, Honduras, Nepal, Nicaragua, and Sudan remain in effect. Current TPS beneficiaries must re-register during their country’s designated re-registration period to extend their TPS.
How to Re-register for TPS and What Are the Key Dates?
Re-registration for TPS requires eligible individuals to submit Form I-821, Application for Temporary Protected Status, within the current re-registration period. The periods for different countries are:
- El Salvador: now open through March 9, 2025
- Haiti: now open through August 3, 2024
- Honduras: now open through July 5, 2025
- Nepal: now open through June 24, 2025
- Nicaragua: now open through July 5, 2025
- Sudan: now open through April 19, 2025
DHS has extended these re-registration periods to ensure that TPS beneficiaries can maintain their status and benefits.
Where Can I Find More Information?
For comprehensive details on TPS re-registration and EAD extensions, please refer to the Federal Register notice. This official source provides the latest updates and specific instructions for your country.
Conclusion
Beneficiaries of Temporary Protected Status from El Salvador, Honduras, Nepal, Nicaragua, and Sudan should be aware of the extended validity of their Employment Authorization Documents through March 9, 2025. It is crucial to re-register during the designated periods for each country to maintain TPS benefits. Remain attentive to communications from USCIS, especially concerning Form I-765 receipt notices, and ensure you follow proper procedures to validate your employment authorization.
By staying informed and compliant with re-registration guidelines, TPS beneficiaries can continue to legally work and reside in the United States. For more detailed information and updates, be sure to visit the official government immigration page on Temporary Protected Status.
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Glossary of Immigration Terms
- Temporary Protected Status (TPS)
- A designation granted to nationals of certain countries experiencing ongoing armed conflict, environmental disasters, or other extraordinary conditions. TPS beneficiaries are allowed to live and work in the United States temporarily.
- Employment Authorization Document (EAD)
- A document issued by USCIS that provides temporary employment authorization to non-citizens in the United States. Often referred to as a “work permit,” an EAD is crucial for TPS beneficiaries to legally work.
- Form I-797, Notice of Action
- An official USCIS communication that serves various purposes, including notifying applicants of receipt, approval, or requests for additional information related to immigration applications or petitions.
- Form I-821, Application for Temporary Protected Status
- The official application form used by individuals to apply for or re-register for TPS to receive the benefits associated with this protected status.
- Department of Homeland Security (DHS)
- A federal department responsible for public security, including immigration and border protection. DHS oversees the TPS program and sets the re-registration periods for different countries.
These definitions simplify the understanding of specialized terms within the context of TPS and employment authorization for beneficiaries from specified countries.
- A federal department responsible for public security, including immigration and border protection. DHS oversees the TPS program and sets the re-registration periods for different countries.
This Article In A Nutshell:
The USCIS has extended the Employment Authorization Documents (EADs) for TPS beneficiaries from El Salvador, Honduras, Nepal, Nicaragua, and Sudan until March 9, 2025. Affected individuals will get a Form I-797, Notice of Action. Ensure to re-register and follow USCIS guidelines for continued benefits.
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