On September 16, 1991, Somalia was designated for Temporary Protected Status (TPS). More recently, on July 19, 2021, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) redesignated Somalia for TPS. The registration window for first time registrants runs from July 22, 2021 through March 17, 2023.

This app will help Somalian applicants determine if they qualify for TPS. To consult with one of our lawyers about TPS and about our filing your TPS case, please go to https://www.visalaw.com/consultation. Qualified TPS applicants are eligible for an employment authorization document and may, in some circumstances, travel outside the United States.