Temporary Protected Status for Venezuela

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The United States designated Venezuela for Temporary Protected Status due to the severe humanitarian crisis, political instability, and economic collapse that have forced millions of Venezuelans to flee their country. Under INA § 244 and 8 CFR § 244, eligible Venezuelan nationals residing in the United States may register for TPS, obtain an Employment Authorization Document (EAD), and receive protection from deportation during the designation period.

Venezuela has received multiple TPS designations, with different continuous residence cutoff dates applying to different groups of registrants. It is essential for Venezuelan nationals to determine which designation applies to them and whether they meet the specific continuous residence and physical presence requirements for that designation. USCIS Federal Register notices contain the applicable dates and registration windows for each designation.

JLA Law Group in Norcross, Georgia serves the growing Venezuelan community in the Atlanta area, providing TPS registration assistance, EAD applications, Advance Parole for international travel, and comprehensive immigration reviews to identify pathways to permanent relief. We track all TPS developments to ensure our clients meet every deadline.

Steps You Should Take

Determine Your Eligibility Under the Applicable Designation

Venezuela has multiple TPS designations with different continuous residence cutoff dates. We analyze your entry date, residence history, and criminal background to determine which designation applies and confirm your eligibility.

File TPS Registration During the Open Window

Complete Forms I-821 and I-765 with supporting documentation. We prepare complete filing packages, verify all required evidence, and submit within the registration window to protect your status.

Apply for Advance Parole Before Traveling

File Form I-131 before any international travel. Traveling outside the US without Advance Parole can result in loss of TPS and potential bar to reentry. We strongly advise against travel without this document.

Explore Parallel Immigration Relief

We assess every Venezuelan TPS client for asylum eligibility, U visa, family petitions, and other forms of permanent relief. Call JLA Law Group at (770) 609-9396: a comprehensive immigration review may reveal options you were not aware of.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the TPS designations for Venezuela?

Venezuela has been designated for TPS under multiple separate actions, each with different continuous residence cutoff dates. We help you identify which designation applies to your situation based on when you arrived in the US.

Does Venezuela TPS cover people who entered recently?

It depends on the continuous residence cutoff date of the applicable designation. Different TPS designations for Venezuela have different cutoff dates. We assess your specific entry date and residence history against all current designations.

Can Venezuelan TPS holders apply for asylum as well?

Yes. TPS and asylum are separate forms of relief and are not mutually exclusive. Many Venezuelan TPS holders also have viable asylum claims based on political opinion, particular social group, or other grounds. We evaluate both simultaneously.

What documents do I need to register for Venezuela TPS?

You need proof of Venezuelan nationality (passport, cedula), evidence of continuous residence in the US since the applicable cutoff date, continuous physical presence documentation, and evidence of any prior immigration status. We compile the complete package.

If Venezuela TPS ends, will I be deported immediately?

No. TPS termination triggers a wind-down period during which former beneficiaries must find other immigration relief or depart. We help all TPS clients identify alternative immigration options before any termination takes effect.

Applicable Laws

INA § 244 / 8 U.S.C. § 1254aEstablishes Temporary Protected Status, sets eligibility criteria including continuous residence and physical presence requirements, and authorizes employment authorization and protection from removal for designated country nationals.

8 CFR § 244.2Regulatory TPS eligibility requirements, including continuous residence, continuous physical presence, and criminal bars to registration.

86 Fed. Reg. 13577 (Mar. 9, 2021)Initial TPS designation for Venezuela by DHS Secretary, establishing the first continuous residence cutoff date and registration procedures for Venezuelan nationals.

INA § 244(b)(1) / 8 U.S.C. § 1254a(b)(1)Authorizes the Secretary of Homeland Security to designate a foreign state for TPS based on ongoing armed conflict, environmental disaster, or other extraordinary and temporary conditions.