USCIS, News Alert
WASHINGTON—Secretary of Homeland Security Jeh Johnson has redesignated Syria for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) and extended the existing TPS designation for the country from Oct. 1, 2016, through March 31, 2018. This allows eligible nationals of Syria (or persons without nationality who last habitually resided in Syria) to register or re-register for TPS in accordance with the Federal Register notice published today.
| Who is Eligible | Current TPS Status | When to File |
|---|---|---|
| Current TPS beneficiaries from Syria |
Have TPS |
To extend your TPS, you must re-register during the 60-day re-registration period that runs from Aug. 1, 2016, through Sept. 30, 2016. |
Syrian nationals and persons without nationality who last habitually resided in Syria, who have:
|
Do not have TPS |
To obtain TPS, you may apply for TPS during the 180-day initial registration period that runs from Aug. 1, 2016, through Jan. 30, 2017. |
