What the 18-Month TPS Extension Means for Venezuelans in New York City

For months, City Hall has been continuously appealing to the federal government to expand work authorization for the tens of thousands of migrants who have arrived and sought shelter in New York City since last spring.

On Wednesday, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced a significant action in that direction: the agency extended and redesignated Venezuela for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for 18 months, temporarily shielding Venezuelans who have arrived in the U.S. before July 31 from deportation – and giving them a chance to obtain work permits. Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas announced the move “due to extraordinary and temporary conditions in Venezuela that prevent individuals from safely returning,” DHS said in a statement.

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