WASHINGTON—Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano has re-designated Syria for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) and extended the existing TPS designation for the country from Oct. 1, 2013, through March 31, 2015. This allows eligible nationals of Syria to register or re-register for TPS in accordance with a notice published today in the Federal Register. U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) encourages eligible individuals to register or re-register as soon as possible.
| Syrian nationals (and individuals without nationality who last habitually resided in Syria) | Have TPS | Must re-register during a 60-day re-registration period that runs from June 17, 2013 through Aug. 16, 2013. |
| Have a Pending TPS Application with USCIS | You do not need to file a re-registration application during this extension. USCIS will continue to process your pending application. | |
| Do Not Have TPS | May apply for TPS during a 180-day registration period that runs from June 17, 2013 through Dec. 16, 2013. |
