On September 20, 2023, the Biden administration granted temporary legal status to an estimated 400,000 Venezuelans. After reviewing the country’s conditions, the temporary protected status (TPS) has been extended for 18 months and redesignated which will allow new eligible migrants who arrived on or before July 31, 2023, to apply.
Migrants under TPS are permitted to legally work and live in the United States, protecting them from deportation. Venezuelan migrants are now able to get work permits, with the U.S. employing accelerated processing for employment authorization documents for those with the CBP One app.
This decision stems from the recent influx of migrants, leading to overcrowding of shelters. Ideally, those with temporary legal status will have the means to support themselves more efficiently without having to rely on city-provided services. Along with this ruling, Venezuelan migrants may also be eligible for a parole program in place for citizens of this country as well as Haiti, Nicaragua, and Cuba.
Contact an Employment Immigration Lawyer Regarding These Updates
This announcement is a major win for thousands of migrants, especially those who have been patiently waiting for work authorization. Receiving a work permit allows these individuals to support themselves and their families, and potentially opens the doors for future employment-based visas.
Our employment immigration lawyers regularly work with immigrants on their applications, ensuring that no hasty mistakes jeopardize their status. We take pride in our personalized and dedicated approach to handling all immigration matters. When you work with Reeves Immigration Law Group, your concerns and needs will be heard and met to the best of our abilities.
To speak with an employment immigration lawyer on the next steps in receiving work authorization or on any other immigration concern, fill out our contact form today.
