Current status of TPS Venezuela
- The 2023 designation of TPS Venezuela has ended with some exceptions.
- The 2021 designation of TPS Venezuela ended on November 7, 2025.
- If you have TPS under the 2023 and 2021 designations, your TPS status has now expired, and your work permit is no longer valid, unless you qualify for an exception.
- There are some exceptions. If you re-registered under the 2023 designation and received any of these documents before February 5, 2025, your TPS and work permit are extended until October 2, 2026:
- An approval notice extending their TPS through October 2, 2026
- A notice extending their work permit for up to 540 days
- An EAD that expires October 2, 2026
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Get updates on the status of TPS from the National TPS Alliance.
Changes to Venezuelan TPS
Temporary Protected Status (TPS) allows people from certain countries to stay and work in the U.S. if it is not safe for them to return home due to war, disasters, or other emergencies. TPS for Venezuela has been contested in the courts:
- February 1, 2025: The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced its decision to end TPS for Venezuela.
- March 31, 2025: A judge blocked the termination of the 2023 TPS designation through a process called an injunction.
- May 19, 2025: The Supreme Court lifted the injunction and allowed the government to end the 2023 designation. However, the Supreme Court did not say whether the government’s decision to terminate the 2023 TPS designation for Venezuela was legal or not.
- August 29, 2025: A court decided the U.S. government could not end the 2021 designation early on September 10, 2025.
- September 3, 2025: DHS announced it will end the 2021 designation of TPS Venezuela. It will end 60 days from the Federal Register date.
- September 5, 2025: A judge ordered that the government’s decision to end the TPS designations for Venezuela was unlawful. This means both the 2021 and 2023 TPS designations for Venezuela are still in effect.
- October 3, 2025: The Supreme Court allowed the U.S. government to pause the previous court ruling continuing TPS Venezuela. Both 2021 and 2023 TPS holders are at risk of detention and deportation unless they meet an exception.
- This is not the final ruling on whether the government’s decision to end the TPS designation for Venezuela was legal.
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What happens when TPS expires?
If you do not have another legal immigration status besides TPS, you will become undocumented and lose your work authorization. If you stay without legal status, you will risk being detained and deported.
How to prepare
- Venezuelan Alliance offers legal help to Venezuelan immigrants in the U.S.
- Talk to an immigration lawyer. It is important to seek legal help and learn about your options for staying in the U.S.
- Apply for another immigration status if you qualify. Review if you are eligible for asylum, lawful permanent status (Green Card), or other U.S. visas.
- Be prepared for ICE. Know what to do if you are undocumented and agents come to your home or work. Know your rights and how to create a safety plan.
- Stay informed. Learn more about immigration changes under the new administration.
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