The US government is granting Venezuelans who are living in the US temporary protected status (TPS).
The decision will allow hundreds of thousands of Venezuelans the chance to stay and work in the US legally. It will apply to Venezuelans already residing in the US as of 8 March 2021 and be in effect for 18 months. Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas said that living conditions in Venezuela revealed "a country in turmoil".
Granting Venezuelans TPS had been one of US President Joe Biden's campaign promises.
Temporary Protected Status Designated Country: Venezuela
| TPS Designated Through: |
Sept. 9, 2022 |
| Registration Period |
March 9, 2021 – Sept. 5, 2021 |
| Continuous Residence in U.S. Since: |
March 8, 2021 |
| Continuous Physical Presence in U.S. Since: |
March 9, 2021 |
| TPS Designation Date: |
March 9, 2021 |
| Federal Register Notice Citation: |
86 FR 13574 |
