Form I-821 is used exclusively to apply for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) with the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). This form can be submitted online or in paper form via postal mail.

This form can be used to:

• Apply for TPS for the first time;
• Re-enroll in TPS;
• Request an Employment Authorization Document (EAD) at the same time.

TPS provides temporary protection from deportation and work authorization in the U.S. during the designated period. It is important to note that TPS does not lead to permanent residence or citizenship.