In a recent public notice published by the DHS, the agency has extended TPS for Burma (Myanmar) for 18 months, from 11/26/2022 to 05/25/2024.
Re-registration of Existing Beneficiaries: Burmese nationals have 60 days to re-register again for TPS from 09/27/2022 to 11/26/2022. DHS reminds them to re-register as soon as possible to avoid lapses of their employment authorization document (EADs).
First-time Registration: For new applicants, they may register for TPS anytime from 09/27/2022 through 05/25/2024. Burmese nationals must demonstrate continuous residence in the United States since 09/25/2022 and continuous physical presence in the United States since 11/26/2022. They must file the Form I-821 with USCIS during the initial registration period. Eligible applicants may also file Form I-765 to apply for EADs and Form I-131 for travel authorization during this time.
For those applicants who already have pending TPS and/or EAD applications, it is not necessary for them to file new applications. USCIS will approve these pending applications taking into account the new designation period.
Further, DHS is also offering a one-year automatic extension for applicants who filed a timely EAD extension application, through 11/25/2023.
Burmese F-1 Students Afforded More Employment Opportunities
To further assist Burmese students who may have suffered from severe economic hardship as a result of the humanitarian crisis in Burma, DHS is also extending the existing special exceptions to F-1 employment rules for Burmese students. For examples, Burmese F-1 students may request employment authorization while school is in session; they may request for additional work hours and reduce their regular course load, etc.
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