Cancellation of Temporary Protected Status for Venezuelans in the U.S.
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem canceled the latest extension of Temporary Protected Status for Venezuelans in the U.S., granted by outgoing President Joe Biden, which allowed eligible Venezuelans to stay legally and work through Oct. 2, 2026. Approximately 600,000 Venezuelans were eligible for extended TPS in January, when Biden extended the protection. Trump and Vice President JD Vance had said during the campaign that they might scale back TPS and its implementation to carry out mass deportations.
Key Points
- Approximately 600,000 Venezuelans were eligible for extended TPS in January
- Venezuela has been facing economic, humanitarian, and political crises
Cons
- Approximately 600,000 Venezuelans lose their protected status and face potential deportation
- Venezuelans who have had TPS since March 11, 2024, will see it end on Sept. 10 of this year