7 years ago By Chief Editor Update to Form I-821, Application for Temporary Protected Status 10/31/2017 12:00 AM EDT New edition dated 10/19/17. Starting 12/30/2017, USCIS will only accept the 10/19/17 edition of Form I-821. Until then, you can use the 12/23/16 and 02/20/14 editions. For more information, please visit Forms Updates page. Agency USCIS Immigration Law Forms