USCIS Updates TPS Work Permit Validity and Filing Fees

Sat, 02 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000

USCIS has announced that beneficiaries of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) will generally have work permits valid for the shorter of one year or the remaining TPS designation period. This change may lead to reduced work permit validity for some TPS holders. Additionally, USCIS has introduced a new minimum filing fee of $24 for Form I-102, effective immediately.

Key Details:

Work permit validity: One year or remaining TPS designation period, whichever is shorter.
Affected group: Beneficiaries of Temporary Protected Status (TPS).
New filing fee: $24 for Form I-102.
Effective date: Immediate implementation of the new fee.

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Form I-102 on US Immigration, Explained Daily

USCIS Updates TPS Work Permit Validity and Filing Fees