Continuous physical presence is mandatory but if you have missed the initial registration of the TPS. you must meet at least one of the following criteria for late initial registration.

• You had an application for change of status, adjustment of status, asylum, voluntary departure, or any relief from removal which was pending or subject to further review or appeal
• You were a nonimmigrant, were granted voluntary departure status, or any relief from removal
• You were a parolee or had a pending request for re-parole
• You are a spouse of an individual who is currently eligible for TPS

• you were a child of an individual who is currently eligible for TPS.