17 Jan 2025

🇻🇪Extension of TPS for Venezuelans

Extension of the 2023 Designation of Venezuela for Temporary Protected Status

Summary

Through this notice, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announces that the Secretary of Homeland Security (Secretary) is extending the 2023 designation of Venezuela for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for 18 months, beginning on April 3, 2025, and ending on October 2, 2026. Existing TPS beneficiaries who wish to extend their status through October 2, 2026, must re-register during the re- registration period described in this notice.

Agencies

  • Homeland Security Department
  • U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

Business Impact ?

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The notice outlines the extension of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Venezuelan nationals, affecting over 600,000 beneficiaries. Businesses employing such individuals must understand the re-registration process and automatic EAD extensions to ensure compliance with employment eligibility verification (Form I-9 and E-Verify). Failure to recognize these changes may lead to legal consequences and workforce disruptions.

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