Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Venezuela

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The Secretary of Homeland Security, Alejandro Mayorkas, has designated Venezuela for Temporary Protected Status until September 2022.

Temporary Protected Status can be extended to countries suffering from problems such as ongoing armed conflict, environmental disasters, or extraordinary temporary conditions. The designation for Venezuela has been made due to difficulties for Venezuelans in returning home because of current humanitarian issues including hunger and malnutrition, armed non-state groups, and failing infrastructure.

This new TPS designation allows citizens of Venezuela, and individuals without nationality who last resided in Venezuela, to apply for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) in the United States. Applicants must meet certain requirements, including continuous residence in the United States since March 8th, 2021. Individuals who are granted TPS are able to remain in the United States and to apply for work permits, as long as they continue to meet the requirements of the program.

The registration period for eligible individuals to submit TPS applications begins on March 9th 2021 and will last for 180 days, ending on September 5, 2021. USCIS estimates that as many as 323,000 individuals may qualify to apply for TPS under the program.

If you believe that you may qualify for TPS under this new designation, we strongly encourage you to speak with a reputable immigration attorney about your situation. It is important that you receive accurate information about the risks and benefits associated with submitting an application for an immigration benefit before you file your paperwork.

If you would like to schedule a consultation with attorneys Brittan or Mary Beth to discuss your immigration case, please call our office at (425) 374-1681.

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