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The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced an 18-month extension of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Venezuelan nationals living in the United States. This decision is based on the challenging humanitarian conditions in Venezuela, including widespread shortages of essential resources, increased violence, and political instability. Below is an overview of what this extension means, who qualifies, and how to maintain TPS status under these updated guidelines.
Venezuela continues to face a severe humanitarian crisis marked by food and medicine shortages, instability in essential services like water and electricity, and rising crime. These factors make it unsafe for many Venezuelans to return to their home country. By extending TPS, the U.S. government acknowledges these challenges and offers eligible Venezuelan nationals a temporary safeguard to remain in the United States while conditions in Venezuela remain precarious.
Every TPS applicant undergoes strict background checks at the time of the initial application and again during re-registration. If someone is found to pose a threat to public safety or national security, they may be detained, removed, or barred from TPS. Individuals are not eligible for TPS if they have been convicted of:
The DHS will publish a Federal Register notice that offers specific instructions, timelines, and eligibility details. This notice will include information on how and when to submit re-registration forms, renew your EAD, and ensure that your status remains valid.
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The 18-month extension of TPS provides much-needed reassurance to Venezuelans who cannot return home due to the ongoing humanitarian crisis. By recognizing these extraordinary circumstances, the U.S. government is helping individuals and families remain in safer conditions while the situation in Venezuela remains unstable. If you or your loved ones are affected by this extension, stay vigilant about deadlines and official announcements, and ensure you meet all requirements to keep your status and work authorization current.