On January 28, 2025, Kristi Noem, the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (“DHS”) announced that the Trump administration would revoke the extension of Temporary Protected Status (“TPS”) for Venezuelan nationals living in the United States. This decision reverses the 18-month TPS extension granted by former President Joe Biden just before the end of his term.
TPS assists individuals in the U.S. who cannot safely return to their home country due to natural disasters or armed conflict. According to DHS figures, approximately 600,000 Venezuelans currently benefit from TPS protections. The Trump administration’s decision ensures that Venezuelans who applied for TPS under the 2021 designation will retain their work permits and protection from deportation until September 2025. Meanwhile, those who applied under the 2023 designation will continue to have TPS at least until early April 2025.
If you or a loved one have questions about TPS for Venezuela, don’t wait. Contact the attorneys at Prime Path Immigration Law Firm Limited USA for a consultation today to see what your options are.
References
Aleaziz, Hamed. “Trump Officials Revoke Biden’s Extension of Protections for Venezuelans” The New York Times. January 28, 2025..
Montoya-Galvez, Camilo. “Venezuelan migrants could lose Temporary Protected Status sooner” CBS News. January 29, 2025.
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. “Temporary Protected Status Designated Country: Venezuela” U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, U.S. Department of Homeland Security. January 29, 2025.
