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Original Date Announced
January 19, 2021President Trump issued a presidential memorandum deferring the removal of Venezuelan nationals present in the United States as of January 20, 2021.
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Memorandum on deferred enforcement departure for certain VenezuelansEffective Date
January 20, 2021Biden Administration Action: Modified
March 9, 2021Designation 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.
View DocumentBiden Administration Action: Modified
July 11, 202207.11.22 - 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.
View DocumentCurrent Status
Fully in EffectMarch 9, 2021Acted on by Biden Administration
July 11, 2022Acted on by Biden Administration
Original Trump Policy Status
Status: Final/ActualTrump Administration Action: Presidential OrdersSubject Matter: TPS HumanitarianAgencies Affected: DHS
Documents
Trump-Era Policy Documents
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New Policy
Original Source:
Deferred Enforced Departure for Certain Venezuelans