Resuming Deportations: Urgency for Venezuelan Migrants as TPS Status and Sanctions Face Criticism

Venezuelan migrants in the United States are urgently applying for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) as deportations to Venezuela are set to resume. TPS would provide temporary relief from deportation and work authorization for qualifying migrants. Many Venezuelans are seeking TPS as an alternative to the lengthy asylum process. Advocacy groups in New York City are assisting migrants with their TPS applications and providing legal support. The expansion of TPS would allow Venezuelans to become more independent and less reliant on city services. However, deportations are expected to resume for Venezuelans who recently arrived in the U.S. without a visa.