Department of Homeland Security announced on September 20, 2023 that the Temporary Protected Status (TPS) designation for Venezuela is being extended for an additional 18-month period. The current designation period is valid to March 10, 2024. TPS eligibility for Venezuelans will be also redesi...
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What is Temporary Protected Status (TPS)?
TPS is a temporary status provided to nationals of specific countries designated by the Secretary of Homeland Security when ongoing circumstances in the designated country prevent its nationals from safely returning home or where the country is unable to adequately handle the return of its nation...
ALERT - DHS Announces Re-Registration Process for Venezuela TPS
Department of Homeland Security announced the re-registration process for current Temporary Protected Status (TPS) holders from Venezuela on September 7, 2022. The announcement was made in the Federal Register. It allows beneficiaries of Venezuela's TPS program to re-register to extend their TPS ...