New TPS Re-Registration Period

The Department of Homeland Security has announced new re-registration dates for TPS recipients from El Salvador, Honduras, Nepal, and Nicaragua. TPS recipients from these countries can re-register for TPS to extend their status and renew their work permits for 18 more months. Read on for details on why this is happening and what you need to do.

I thought the government was automatically extending my status—why do I need to re-register now?

Previously, the Trump Administration tried to permanently end TPS for people from El Salvador, Honduras, Nepal, and Nicaragua. There was a lawsuit, and while the lawsuit was pending, the government automatically extended TPS holders’ status and work authorization. The Biden Administration has stopped the attempt to end TPS. Now, TPS recipients must re-register to maintain their status.

When do I need to re-register? And how long will my status be valid?

The re-registration dates and validity periods are different for each country:

• El Salvador
• Re-registration period from July 12, 2023 through September 10, 2023
• Status and work authorization valid through March 9, 2025
• Honduras
• Re-registration period from November 6, 2023 through January 5, 2024
• Status and work authorization valid through July 5, 2025
• Nepal
• Re-registration period from October 25, 2023 through December 23, 2023
• Status and work authorization valid through June 24, 2025
• Nicaragua
• Re-registration period from November 6, 2023 through January 5, 2024Status and work authorization valid through July 5, 2025

Immigration lawyer Inna Scott and her team at Global Law Advocates specialize in helping immigrants of all kinds gain legal status and other immigration benefits in the United States, including Temporary Protected Status (TPS). To consult with an experienced attorney about your immigration options, call us at 206-774-8758 or send us an email at info@globallawadvocates.com.