Venezuelan NYers at Risk of Deportation Due to Trump Administration Revoking TPS for Venezuela

Venezuelan NYers at Risk of Deportation Due to Trump Administration Revoking TPS for Venezuela

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New York, NY—Earlier this week, the United States Homeland Security Secretary, Kristi Noem, announced the Trump administration will revoke the Temporary Protected Status (TPS) designation for Venezuela, leaving hundreds of thousands at risk of deportation and without work permits.

The temporary humanitarian program protected approximately 350,000 Venezuelans who sought refuge in the United States over the past few years due to political and economic turmoil in their home country.

This revocation only impacts Venezuelans who received TPS on October 3, 2023. These individuals will lose status and work authorization at 11:59 PM local time on April 7, 2025. However, this termination does not apply to Venezuelan nationals who applied for and received TPS under the 2021 designation, which will remain in effect until September 10, 2025.

Individuals impacted by this update are encouraged to seek legal counsel for further consultation and to determine if they qualify for alternative humanitarian or other programs.

Murad Awawdeh, President and CEO, New York Immigration Coalition:

Trump’s revocation of TPS for Venezuela is a cruel escalation of his mass deportation agenda, prioritizing enforcement over humanitarian solutions. The devastating decision will have consequences for hundreds of thousands of Venezuelans who have built their lives in the United States, including those who call New York home. Families will now face the reality of uprooting their lives they worked so hard to build here and returning to a country that’s still grappling with the political and economic turmoil they escaped. The Trump administration should be protecting – not punishing – people who have sought safety from crisis and instability and who have been contributing to New York’s economy. The New York Congressional Delegation must act now to provide permanent protections for all TPS holders who face the threat of forced removal under inhumane policies.”

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