On July 11th, 2022, the Department of Homeland Security announced the extension of the designation of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Venezuela for 18 months. The 18-month extension of TPS for Venezuela will be effective from September 10, 2022, through March 10, 2024. Only beneficiaries under Venezuela’s existing designation, and who were already residing in the United States as of March 8, 2021, are eligible to re-register for TPS under this extension. Venezuelans who arrived in the United States after March 8, 2021, are not eligible for TPS. The extension will become available when the notice is published in the Federal Register, which is expected soon.
Temporary Protected Status can be granted when conditions in a country temporarily prevent that country’s nationals from returning safely. Depending on the situation students granted TPS may be granted benefits such as travel authorization or employment authorization. For more information about TPS and how to apply please see the USCIS official page on Temporary Protected Status.
For those interested in TPS it is recommended that you speak with an immigration attorney of your choice for any questions. ISS Counseling and Legal Resources are available on the ISS website.
