Temporary Protected Status Designated Country: Syria

On March 29, 2012, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced the designation of Syria for TPS and that eligible Syrian nationals (and persons without nationality who last habitually resided in Syria) in the United States may apply for TPS.

When to File for TPS

In order to register for TPS status, you must file your TPS package during the 180-day registration period that runs from March 29, 2012 through September 25, 2012. We encourage you to register as soon as possible within the 180-day registration period.  Although the Federal Register notice erroneously states that TPS applications must be filed March 29, 2012 through September 30, 2013, USCIS will only accept applications filed through September 25, 2012. USCIS is working with the Federal Register to correct the public information on the registration filing deadline date.

Go to the TPS Web Page for information about what you need to file to register.

Where to File

If you are filing an initial application, please follow instructions below. E-filing is not available for TPS for Syria. You must send your TPS package by mail or courier to the appropriate address in the table below:

For more information on TPS eligibility requirements, what to file, and step by step instructions go the TPS Web page.