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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 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 DocumentCurrent Status
Fully in EffectMarch 9, 2021Acted 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