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DHS Terminates the 2023 Designation of Venezuela for Temporary Protected Status

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The Department of Homeland Security has terminated Venezuela's Temporary Protected Status (TPS) designation that was issued in 2023, determining that country conditions no longer warrant protection. This decision will affect thousands of Venezuelan nationals currently holding TPS and will require them to seek alternative immigration relief or face potential deportation. Affected individuals will receive notice of the termination and information about available options.
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After reviewing country conditions and consulting with the appropriate U.S. government agencies, Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem has determined that conditions in Venezuela no longer support the 2023 designation of Venezuela for Temporary Protected Status (TPS).

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