Source: Elizabeth Ricci, esq., Rambana and Ricci PLLC.
On March 9, 2021, Secretary Mayorkas announced that Venezuelans may apply for TPS (Temporary State of Protection).
TPS is designated until September 9, 2022. Applicants must register by September 5, 2021 and test continuous physical presence in the United States from March 9, 2021.
If USCIS approves your application and filed an Application for Employment Authorization, you will receive an EAD with an expiration date of September 9, 2022. TPS is not Permanent Residence or Citizenship. It is a temporary status that allows work and driver’s license.
Consult with an experienced immigration attorney for more information.
Elizabeth Ricci is the managing partner of Rambana & Ricci, PLLC and has been practicing, teaching and writing about immigration for over 20 years. She can be contacted on 850 224 4529
