Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Honduras

Updated June 27, 2024
You can now re-register for TPS Honduras through July 5, 2025. If you re-register, your temporary protected status will extend to July 5, 2025. Learn about the process and get work permit information.

What is TPS

Temporary Protected Status (TPS) is a form of immigration status for people already in the United States. TPS is for people who cannot go back to their home country because of danger, such as an armed conflict or environmental disaster.

If you have TPS, you can:

  • Stay in the U.S. legally for a period of time
  • Apply for a work permit in the U.S.
  • Apply to travel outside of the U.S.
  • Be protected from detention and deportation

TPS is temporary. It does not give you lawful permanent status, citizenship, or any permanent immigration status.

Go to the USCIS TPS Honduras page for more details.

Who could have applied for TPS Honduras?

You must have met the following requirements to get TPS Honduras:

  • Be a national of Honduras or a person without nationality who lived in Honduras for a long time before arriving in the USA
  • Lived only in the U.S. since December 30, 1998
  • Did not take trips outside the U.S. after January 5, 1999 that might impact eligibility

You may not have been eligible if you committed certain crimes.

Public charge does not apply to TPS applicants. You can use any government programs you qualify for.

Re-registration for current TPS holders

If you already have TPS for Honduras under a previous designation, you can re-register to extend it further to July 5, 2025.

If you had TPS under the 1999 designation, your TPS will no longer be automatically extended for the Ramos court case. You must re-register to keep your TPS benefits.

To re-register, you must file a new Form I-821 by July 5, 2025. You can file your application with USCIS online or by mail. You do not have to pay a fee.

It is important to re-register as soon as possible. The deadline is also the last day TPS for Honduras is currently available.

Work permit

Work permits are available to people with TPS and are known as an Employment Authorization Document (EAD). It shows employers that you are allowed to work in the USA.

You can apply for work authorization by filing Form I-765.

Travel permit

Travel permits are available to people with TPS. It is known as advanced parole. It shows immigration officials that you are allowed to travel abroad and back to the USA.

You can apply for a travel permit by filing Form I-131. Follow the Federal Register notice instructions when applying for a travel permit.

Before traveling outside the USA, talk to a lawyer. Immigration rules may change and it is important to know if it is safe to travel.

What happens when TPS expires?

DHS will review country conditions at least 60 before it is set to expire. They will decide whether to continue it further. If TPS for Honduras expires, you will have the same immigration status you had before getting temporary protected status. 

If you do not have another legal immigration status besides TPS, you will become undocumented and lose your work authorization. If you stay without legal status, you will risk being detained and deported.

How to prepare

  • Talk to an immigration lawyer. It is important to seek legal help and learn about your options for staying in the U.S.
  • Apply for another immigration status if you qualify. Review if you are eligible for asylum, lawful permanent status (Green Card), or other U.S. visas.
  • Be prepared for ICE. Know what to do if you are undocumented and agents come to your home or work. Know your rights and how to create a safety plan.
  • Stay informed. Learn more about immigration changes under the new administration.
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The information on this page comes from DHS, USCIS, and other trusted sources. We aim to offer easy to understand information that is updated regularly. This information is not legal advice.