Biden Administration Action: Revoked/Replaced

Designation of Venezuela for Temporary Protected Status and Implementation of Employment Authorization for Venezuelans Covered by Deferred Enforced Departure

This Biden administration action modifies the Trump-era policy identified in this entry.

On March 9, 2021, DHS designated Venezuela for Temporary Protected Status (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.

Biden Administration Action: Revoked/Replaced

07.11.22 - DHS Announces Extension of Temporary Protected Status for Venezuela

Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas extended the designation of Venezuela for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for 18 months, effective from September 10, 2022, through March 10, 2024. Only beneficiaries under Venezuela’s existing designation who were already residing in the United States as of March 8, 2021 will be eligible to renew registration for TPS under this extension.

Biden Administration Action: Revoked/Replaced

2022.09.08 Extension of the Designation of Venezuela for Temporary Protected Status

On September 8, 2022, the Biden administration published a final rule in the federal register extending TPS designation for Venezuela. This notice implements the policy announced in July.