{"id":1357,"date":"2026-04-18T14:59:36","date_gmt":"2026-04-18T14:59:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theatlaslegal.com\/?p=1357"},"modified":"2026-04-18T14:59:36","modified_gmt":"2026-04-18T14:59:36","slug":"temporary-protected-status-tps-2026-designated-countries-application-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theatlaslegal.com\/ar\/temporary-protected-status-tps-2026-designated-countries-application-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Temporary Protected Status (TPS) 2026: Designated Countries, How to Apply, and Current Status"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Browse Content<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span 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href=\"https:\/\/theatlaslegal.com\/ar\/temporary-protected-status-tps-2026-designated-countries-application-guide\/#TPS_and_the_Path_to_a_Green_Card\" >TPS and the Path to a Green Card<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/theatlaslegal.com\/ar\/temporary-protected-status-tps-2026-designated-countries-application-guide\/#TPS_in_the_Current_Political_Climate_2026\" >TPS in the Current Political Climate (2026)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/theatlaslegal.com\/ar\/temporary-protected-status-tps-2026-designated-countries-application-guide\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions_TPS_2026\" >Frequently Asked Questions: TPS 2026<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/theatlaslegal.com\/ar\/temporary-protected-status-tps-2026-designated-countries-application-guide\/#Does_TPS_give_you_a_green_card_or_permanent_residence\" >Does TPS give you a green card or permanent residence?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/theatlaslegal.com\/ar\/temporary-protected-status-tps-2026-designated-countries-application-guide\/#What_happens_when_TPS_ends_for_my_country\" >What happens when TPS ends for my country?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/theatlaslegal.com\/ar\/temporary-protected-status-tps-2026-designated-countries-application-guide\/#Can_I_travel_outside_the_US_with_TPS\" >Can I travel outside the US with TPS?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/theatlaslegal.com\/ar\/temporary-protected-status-tps-2026-designated-countries-application-guide\/#Can_I_work_in_the_United_States_with_TPS\" >Can I work in the United States with TPS?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<article itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Article\">\n<meta itemprop=\"datePublished\" content=\"2026-04-18\" \/><br \/>\n<meta itemprop=\"dateModified\" content=\"2026-04-18\" \/><br \/>\n<meta itemprop=\"author\" content=\"Atlas Legal Immigration\" \/><\/p>\n<h1 itemprop=\"headline\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Temporary_Protected_Status_TPS_2026_Designated_Countries_How_to_Apply_and_Current_Status\"><\/span>Temporary Protected Status (TPS) 2026: Designated Countries, How to Apply, and Current Status<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<div class=\"key-takeaways\" style=\"background:#f0f4ff;border-left:4px solid #1a56db;padding:18px 22px;margin:24px 0;border-radius:4px;\">\n<strong>Key Takeaways<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul style=\"margin:10px 0 0 0;padding-left:20px;\">\n<li>TPS protects nationals of designated countries from deportation and grants <strong>work authorization<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Over <strong>17 countries<\/strong> are currently TPS-designated including Ukraine, Venezuela, Haiti, and El Salvador<\/li>\n<li>TPS does <strong>not lead directly to a green card<\/strong> \u2014 but may protect you while you pursue other options<\/li>\n<li>You must register during the <strong>open registration period<\/strong> or within 60 days of a new designation<\/li>\n<li>TPS is <strong>automatically extended<\/strong> in most cases by DHS while litigation or policy review is ongoing<\/li>\n<li>Losing TPS does not mean immediate deportation \u2014 you revert to your prior immigration status<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<figure style=\"margin:28px 0;\">\n<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.pexels.com\/photos\/3943882\/pexels-photo-3943882.jpeg?auto=compress&#038;cs=tinysrgb&#038;w=1200&#038;h=630&#038;fit=crop\" alt=\"TPS recipient reviewing temporary protected status work authorization documents with immigration attorney\" width=\"1200\" height=\"630\" loading=\"eager\" style=\"width:100%;height:auto;border-radius:6px;\" itemprop=\"image\" \/><figcaption style=\"font-size:13px;color:#555;margin-top:6px;text-align:center;\">Temporary Protected Status grants work authorization and protection from deportation to nationals of countries facing extraordinary conditions.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Temporary Protected Status (TPS) is a congressionally created immigration benefit under INA \u00a7 244 that allows nationals of certain foreign countries to live and work legally in the United States when conditions in their home country make it temporarily unsafe or impossible for them to return. According to USCIS, more than 860,000 individuals held TPS as of FY2025, representing nationals of over 17 designated countries.<\/p>\n<p>TPS is not a path to permanent residence on its own \u2014 it is a temporary protection measure. But it is critically important for hundreds of thousands of people who have built lives in the United States. This 2026 guide covers every current TPS-designated country, the application and renewal process, work authorization, and what TPS holders can and cannot do to pursue a more permanent immigration status.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_TPS_and_Who_Can_Get_It\"><\/span>What Is TPS and Who Can Get It?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Secretary of Homeland Security designates a country for TPS when conditions there meet one of three statutory criteria:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Ongoing armed conflict<\/strong> \u2014 civil war or other armed conflict making return dangerous<\/li>\n<li><strong>Environmental disaster<\/strong> \u2014 earthquake, flood, drought, epidemic, or similar conditions<\/li>\n<li><strong>Extraordinary and temporary conditions<\/strong> \u2014 other conditions preventing nationals from returning safely<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>To be eligible for TPS from a designated country, you must:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Be a national of the designated country (or a stateless person who last resided there)<\/li>\n<li>Have been continuously present in the United States since the TPS designation date (or the specific required date for your country)<\/li>\n<li>Have been continuously residing in the United States since the required residency date<\/li>\n<li>Register during the open registration period for your country<\/li>\n<li>Not be subject to certain criminal or security-related bars (including any felony or 2+ misdemeanor convictions)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Currently_TPS-Designated_Countries_2026\"><\/span>Currently TPS-Designated Countries (2026)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The following countries have active TPS designations as of April 2026. Dates and designations can change \u2014 always verify current status at uscis.gov\/tps:<\/p>\n<table style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;margin:16px 0;\">\n<thead>\n<tr style=\"background:#1a56db;color:#fff;\">\n<th style=\"padding:10px 14px;text-align:left;border:1px solid #ddd;\">Country<\/th>\n<th style=\"padding:10px 14px;text-align:left;border:1px solid #ddd;\">Designation Reason<\/th>\n<th style=\"padding:10px 14px;text-align:left;border:1px solid #ddd;\">Status in 2026<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding:9px 14px;border:1px solid #ddd;\">Ukraine<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:9px 14px;border:1px solid #ddd;\">Armed conflict (Russia invasion)<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:9px 14px;border:1px solid #ddd;\">Designated \/ Extended<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background:#f9f9f9;\">\n<td style=\"padding:9px 14px;border:1px solid #ddd;\">Venezuela<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:9px 14px;border:1px solid #ddd;\">Extraordinary conditions \/ political crisis<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:9px 14px;border:1px solid #ddd;\">Designated \/ Extended<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding:9px 14px;border:1px solid #ddd;\">Haiti<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:9px 14px;border:1px solid #ddd;\">Earthquake, political violence<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:9px 14px;border:1px solid #ddd;\">Designated \/ Extended<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background:#f9f9f9;\">\n<td style=\"padding:9px 14px;border:1px solid #ddd;\">El Salvador<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:9px 14px;border:1px solid #ddd;\">Earthquakes (original 2001 designation)<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:9px 14px;border:1px solid #ddd;\">Extended (subject to litigation)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding:9px 14px;border:1px solid #ddd;\">Honduras<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:9px 14px;border:1px solid #ddd;\">Hurricane Mitch (original 1999)<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:9px 14px;border:1px solid #ddd;\">Extended (subject to litigation)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background:#f9f9f9;\">\n<td style=\"padding:9px 14px;border:1px solid #ddd;\">Nicaragua<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:9px 14px;border:1px solid #ddd;\">Hurricane Mitch (original 1999)<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:9px 14px;border:1px solid #ddd;\">Extended (subject to litigation)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding:9px 14px;border:1px solid #ddd;\">Nepal<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:9px 14px;border:1px solid #ddd;\">Earthquake (2015)<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:9px 14px;border:1px solid #ddd;\">Designated \/ Extended<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background:#f9f9f9;\">\n<td style=\"padding:9px 14px;border:1px solid #ddd;\">Syria<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:9px 14px;border:1px solid #ddd;\">Armed conflict<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:9px 14px;border:1px solid #ddd;\">Designated \/ Extended<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding:9px 14px;border:1px solid #ddd;\">Afghanistan<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:9px 14px;border:1px solid #ddd;\">Armed conflict \/ Taliban takeover<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:9px 14px;border:1px solid #ddd;\">Designated \/ Extended<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background:#f9f9f9;\">\n<td style=\"padding:9px 14px;border:1px solid #ddd;\">Ethiopia<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:9px 14px;border:1px solid #ddd;\">Armed conflict (Tigray region)<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:9px 14px;border:1px solid #ddd;\">Designated \/ Extended<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding:9px 14px;border:1px solid #ddd;\">Somalia<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:9px 14px;border:1px solid #ddd;\">Armed conflict<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:9px 14px;border:1px solid #ddd;\">Designated \/ Extended<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background:#f9f9f9;\">\n<td style=\"padding:9px 14px;border:1px solid #ddd;\">Sudan \/ South Sudan<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:9px 14px;border:1px solid #ddd;\">Armed conflict<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:9px 14px;border:1px solid #ddd;\">Designated \/ Extended<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding:9px 14px;border:1px solid #ddd;\">Myanmar (Burma)<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:9px 14px;border:1px solid #ddd;\">Military coup (2021)<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:9px 14px;border:1px solid #ddd;\">Designated \/ Extended<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>Note: TPS designations and extensions change frequently due to administration changes, litigation, and country conditions. Some older designations for El Salvador, Honduras, and Nicaragua face ongoing legal challenges. Check <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uscis.gov\/humanitarian\/temporary-protected-status\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">uscis.gov\/tps<\/a> for current status of your country&#8217;s designation.<\/p>\n<figure style=\"margin:28px 0;\">\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.pexels.com\/photos\/5668858\/pexels-photo-5668858.jpeg?auto=compress&#038;cs=tinysrgb&#038;w=1200&#038;h=630&#038;fit=crop\" alt=\"TPS applicant filling out Form I-821 for Temporary Protected Status registration with immigration attorney\" width=\"1200\" height=\"630\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"width:100%;height:auto;border-radius:6px;\" \/><figcaption style=\"font-size:13px;color:#555;margin-top:6px;text-align:center;\">Form I-821 must be filed during the open registration period \u2014 late applications are not accepted in most circumstances.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Apply_for_TPS_Step-by-Step\"><\/span>How to Apply for TPS: Step-by-Step<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>TPS applications require Form I-821 (Application for Temporary Protected Status) and, for work authorization, concurrent Form I-765. Here is the complete process:<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_1_Confirm_Your_Countrys_Registration_Period\"><\/span>Step 1: Confirm Your Country&#8217;s Registration Period<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>DHS announces registration and re-registration periods in the Federal Register. Initial registration is typically open for 180 days following a new TPS designation. Re-registration periods are announced with each extension and are typically 60-day windows. Filing outside these periods is generally not accepted unless you qualify for a late initial registration (within 60 days of a qualifying reason for lateness).<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_2_Gather_Required_Documents\"><\/span>Step 2: Gather Required Documents<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Completed Form I-821<\/li>\n<li>Completed Form I-765 (for work authorization \u2014 file concurrently)<\/li>\n<li>Biometric services fee ($85, unless fee waiver applies)<\/li>\n<li>I-821 filing fee (currently $50 for initial registration; no fee for re-registration)<\/li>\n<li>Passport or government ID from the designated country proving nationality<\/li>\n<li>Evidence of continuous presence in the US since the designation date (utility bills, lease agreements, employment records, school records, tax returns)<\/li>\n<li>Two passport-style photos<\/li>\n<li>For initial applicants: evidence of continuous residence<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_3_File_Form_I-821_with_Concurrent_I-765\"><\/span>Step 3: File Form I-821 with Concurrent I-765<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>File with the correct USCIS lockbox address (varies by TPS country). USCIS recommends online filing where available. The concurrent I-765 is required to receive work authorization \u2014 do not forget to include it.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_4_Attend_Biometrics_Appointment\"><\/span>Step 4: Attend Biometrics Appointment<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>After filing, USCIS will send a biometrics appointment notice. Attend your ASC appointment with the notice and a government-issued ID.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_5_Receive_EAD_and_TPS_Approval\"><\/span>Step 5: Receive EAD and TPS Approval<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>USCIS issues an Employment Authorization Document (EAD) coded C19 (TPS) upon approval. This allows you to work legally for any employer in the United States. USCIS also sends a TPS approval notice. The EAD is valid for the duration of the TPS designation period.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"TPS_and_the_Path_to_a_Green_Card\"><\/span>TPS and the Path to a Green Card<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>TPS itself does not lead to a green card. However, TPS holders may be eligible to pursue green cards through other means:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Family-based petition:<\/strong> If you have an immediate relative (spouse, parent) who is a US citizen, you may be able to adjust status. See our <a href=\"https:\/\/theatlaslegal.com\/marriage-green-card\/\">Marriage Green Card guide<\/a> and our <a href=\"https:\/\/theatlaslegal.com\/form-i130-petition-alien-relative-2026-family-immigration-guide\/\">I-130 Petition guide<\/a> for details.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Employment-based petition:<\/strong> Employer-sponsored green cards remain available to TPS holders who meet the requirements.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Asylum:<\/strong> TPS holders who face persecution may pursue asylum independently. See our <a href=\"https:\/\/theatlaslegal.com\/asylum-usa\/\">Asylum guide<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>VAWA self-petition:<\/strong> TPS holders who are victims of domestic abuse may pursue VAWA relief.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Special immigrant categories:<\/strong> Certain TPS holders may qualify for special immigrant juvenile status or other special immigrant categories.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>An important legal question for TPS holders seeking adjustment of status is whether their TPS-based entry (or admission to TPS) counts as a qualifying &#8220;inspection and admission&#8221; for I-485 purposes. The Supreme Court addressed this in <em>Sanchez v. Mayorkas<\/em> (2021), ruling that TPS status does not satisfy the inspection and admission requirement for adjusting status through the family preference categories for individuals who entered without inspection. Consult an attorney to understand how this ruling affects your specific situation.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"TPS_in_the_Current_Political_Climate_2026\"><\/span>TPS in the Current Political Climate (2026)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>TPS designations are subject to administration changes and have been a point of political contention. Several long-standing TPS designations (El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua) have faced termination attempts, extensions, court injunctions, and ongoing litigation. As of 2026, these designations remain in force due to court orders and DHS extensions, but TPS holders from these countries should monitor developments closely and consult an immigration attorney about long-term planning options.<\/p>\n<p>For TPS holders facing potential deportation proceedings, see our <a href=\"https:\/\/theatlaslegal.com\/deportation-defense-removal-proceedings-2026-guide\/\">Deportation Defense guide<\/a>. For those with unlawful presence concerns, see our guide on <a href=\"https:\/\/theatlaslegal.com\/us-visa-overstay-consequences-bars-options-2026\/\">visa overstay consequences<\/a>.<\/p>\n<section itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/FAQPage\">\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions_TPS_2026\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Questions: TPS 2026<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\">\n<h3 itemprop=\"name\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_TPS_give_you_a_green_card_or_permanent_residence\"><\/span>Does TPS give you a green card or permanent residence?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\">\n<p itemprop=\"text\">No. Temporary Protected Status (TPS) does not directly lead to a green card or lawful permanent residence. TPS is a temporary benefit that protects you from deportation and grants work authorization for the duration of the designation period. To pursue a green card, you must qualify through a separate pathway such as family sponsorship, employment, or asylum.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\">\n<h3 itemprop=\"name\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_happens_when_TPS_ends_for_my_country\"><\/span>What happens when TPS ends for my country?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\">\n<p itemprop=\"text\">When TPS is terminated for a country, affected individuals revert to whatever immigration status they had before TPS. If you had no lawful status before receiving TPS, you would lose protection from deportation. You would not necessarily be immediately deported, but you would be subject to removal. This is why immigration attorneys advise TPS holders to pursue other immigration options while TPS is in effect.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\">\n<h3 itemprop=\"name\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_travel_outside_the_US_with_TPS\"><\/span>Can I travel outside the US with TPS?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\">\n<p itemprop=\"text\">TPS holders can apply for advance parole (Form I-131) to travel outside the United States temporarily. Leaving without advance parole may result in loss of TPS and bars to re-entry if you have unlawful presence. USCIS has issued travel authorization documentation for TPS holders in some circumstances, but advance parole is the standard and safest route. Always consult an attorney before traveling outside the US with TPS.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\">\n<h3 itemprop=\"name\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_work_in_the_United_States_with_TPS\"><\/span>Can I work in the United States with TPS?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\">\n<p itemprop=\"text\">Yes. TPS grants an Employment Authorization Document (EAD) coded C19, which allows you to work for any employer in the United States. You must file Form I-765 concurrently with your TPS registration to receive the EAD. 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