Practice Alert: TPS Extended and Redesignated for Venezuela

The Biden Administration has announced the extension and redesignation of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Venezuela. Venezuelans who arrived in the United States before July 31, 2023, and meet additional eligibility requirements will receive protection from removal and work authorization while the designation exists. The designation is extended until July 31, 2023.

The TPS designation for Venezuela was initially announced on March 8, 2021. It was redesignated on September 8, 2022. 

This redesignation is in effect through March 10, 2024.

USCIS will continue to process pending applications under the initial and redesignation of TPS for Venezuela. DHS has instructed individuals with a pending Form I-821 or Form I-765 application to not file either application again and upon approval, USCIS will grant TPS and EADs valid “through the same date.”

Publication of the Federal Register notices officially opens the window for TPS holders to re-register to maintain their protection from deportation and work authorization. AILA will continue to update the membership upon its publication.