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Date Announced
Jan. 19, 2021President Trump issued a presidential memorandum deferring the removal of Venezuelan nationals present in the United States as of January 20, 2021.
[ID #1307]
See Biden administration action below.
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Effective Date of Change
Jan. 20, 2021 -
Biden Administration Action
March 9, 2021This Biden administration action modifies the Trump-era policy identified in this entry.
On March 9, 2021, DHS designated Venezuela for TPS and provided guidance for Venezuelans to apply for work authorization under DED.
DED and employment authorization for those covered under DED for Venezuela is effective through July 20, 2022.
Designation of Venezuela for Temporary Protected Status and Implementation of Employment Authorization for Venezuelans Covered by Deferred Enforced Departure
Status:
Final/Actual
Type of Action:
Presidential Orders
Subject Matter:
TPS
Humanitarian
Agencies Affected:
DHS