Form I-821 filing fee
Application for Temporary Protected Status · USCIS · Humanitarian
The filing fee for Form I-821 (Application for Temporary Protected Status) is $510 as of June 2026. A $30 biometric services fee also applies. Register for, or re-register for, Temporary Protected Status (TPS), which provides temporary protection from removal and work authorization to nationals of designated countries. The typical all-in cost when filing online is about $540.
Source: USCIS Fee Schedule (Form G-1055). Data as of June 2026.
Fee breakdown
| Item | Amount (USD) |
|---|---|
| Filing fee | $510 |
| Biometric services fee | $30 |
| Typical all-in (online filing + biometrics) | $540 |
Source: USCIS Fee Schedule (Form G-1055). Data as of June 2026.
H.R. 1 (Public Law 119-21) increased the TPS registration fee, set at $510 for FY2026 (up from $500). This fee cannot be waived. A $30 biometric services fee may also apply.
What Form I-821 is for
Register for, or re-register for, Temporary Protected Status (TPS), which provides temporary protection from removal and work authorization to nationals of designated countries.
Who files Form I-821
Nationals of countries designated for TPS who meet the eligibility and continuous-presence requirements.
Processing time
Varies by designation. Public Law 119-21 (H.R. 1) raised the maximum TPS registration fee; the FY2026 amount is $510. Applicants usually also file Form I-765 for a work permit.
Processing times are general expectations only; USCIS publishes case-specific estimates on its processing times page, which vary by service center and category.
Frequently asked questions
How much is the filing fee for Form I-821?
The USCIS filing fee for Form I-821 (Application for Temporary Protected Status) is $510 when filed online, plus a $30 biometric services fee, as of June 2026.
Is there a fee waiver for Form I-821?
Form I-821 is generally eligible for a fee waiver using Form I-912 if you meet the low-income criteria. Fees created by Public Law 119-21 (H.R. 1) cannot be waived.
What is Form I-821 used for?
Register for, or re-register for, Temporary Protected Status (TPS), which provides temporary protection from removal and work authorization to nationals of designated countries.
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Source
Fee verified against the official USCIS Form I-821 page and the USCIS Fee Schedule (Form G-1055). Cross-checked source: USCIS H.R. 1 (Public Law 119-21) FY2026 inflation-adjusted fee notice. Figures current as of June 2026. This page is informational only and is not legal advice — confirm the fee on USCIS.gov before filing, and see our methodology.
Last updated: 2026-06-15