Temporary Protected Status Designated Country: Nepal TPS Designated Through: December 24, 2016 Registration Period for People Who are Applying for TPS: June 24, 2015 through December 21, 2015 Continuous Residence Date in U.S. Since: June 24, 2015 Continuous Physical Presence in U.S. Since: June 24, 2015 TPS Designation Date: June 24, 2015 Federal Register Notice Citation: 80 FR 36346 On June 24, 2015, The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced the designation of Nepal for TPS and that eligible Nepalese nationals (and people without nationality who last habitually resided in Nepal) residing in the United States may apply for TPS. When to File for TPS If you are eligible to apply for TPS for Nepal, you must register during the initial 180-day registration period that runs from June 24, 2015 through December 21, 2015. We encourage you to register as soon as possible after the 180-day registration period opens. Go to the TPS Web Page for information about what you need to file to register. Where to File If you are filing an initial application for TPS, please follow instructions below. E-filing is not currently available for TPS for Nepal. You must send your TPS package by mail or courier to the appropriate address in the table below: If you are sending your application by: Mail your application to: U.S. Postal Service USCIS P.O. Box 7555 Chicago, IL 60680 A non-U.S. Postal Service courier Attn: Nepal TPS 131 S. Dearborn 3rd Floor Chicago, IL 60603 For more information on TPS eligibility requirements, what to file, and step-by-step instructions on submitting your TPS application package, go the TPS Web page.