Nationals of Sierra Leone, Sudan and Burundi will continue to receive Temporary Protected Status for another year. TPS allows nationals of a country undergoing armed conflict, environmental disaster or other extraordinary conditions to remain in the US until conditions improve.

Individuals who are nationals of the three counties should re-register by December 2, 1998 and will have their status extended until November 3, 1999. Late re-registrations are possible if good cause is shown. The three countries were originally designated for TPS status in 1997 in response to their civil wars. Eligible applicants must be able to show that they have been "continuously physically present" and have "continuously resided" in the United States since November 7, 1997. The applicant should have been in legal status at that time.

To re-register for TPS status, applicants should submit Form I-821 to the local INS office along with Form I-765, the Application for Work Authorization. All applicants must submit Form I-765 even if they do not wish to work. If the person really wishes to work based on the I-765, he or she should submit a filing fee of $100 with the application.

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