Temporary Protected Status Designated Country: Venezuela
ALERT: On July 11, 2022, Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas announced the extension of Venezuela’s designation for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for 18 months. This extension will be in effect from Sept. 10, 2022, through March 10, 2024.
For additional information, including instructions on how to re-register and apply for an Employment Authorization Document (EAD), please see the Federal Register notice.
| TPS Designated Through: | March 10, 2024 |
| Registration Period | Sept. 8, 2022 to Nov 7, 2022 |
| Employment Authorization Document (EAD) Auto-Extended Through | Sept. 9, 2023 |
| Continuous Residence in U.S. Since: | March 8, 2021 |
| Continuous Physical Presence in U.S. Since: | March 9, 2021 |
| TPS Designation Date: | March 9, 2021 |
| Federal Register Notice Citation: |
87 FR 55024 |
If you currently have TPS under Venezuela’s designation, you must re-register during the 60-day re-registration period that runs from Sept. 8, 2022 through Nov. 7, 2022. We encourage you to register as soon as possible within the 60-day re-registration period.
If you already applied for TPS under Venezuela’s designation, but your application was still pending on Sept. 8, 2022, you do not need to file to re-register. If we approve your pending Form I-821, we will grant you TPS through March 10, 2024.
Go to the TPS page for information about registering.
If you are applying for TPS Venezuela, you may file Form I-821, Application for Temporary Protected Status, online. When filing an initial TPS application or re-registering for TPS, you can also request an Employment Authorization Document (EAD) by submitting a completed Form I-765, Application for Employment Authorization, online with your Form I-821.
If you are filing a paper application for a replacement EAD for already granted TPS, send your TPS package to the appropriate address in the table below:
| If you: | Then, mail your application to: |
|---|---|
| Are a beneficiary re-registering under the TPS designation for Venezuela and you live in Florida |
U.S. Postal Service (USPS): USCIS FedEx, UPS, and DHL deliveries: USCIS |
| Are a beneficiary re-registering under the TPS designation for Venezuela and you live in any other state |
U.S. Postal Service (USPS): USCIS FedEx, UPS, and DHL deliveries: USCISAttn: TPS Venezuela (Box 805282) 131 South Dearborn - 3rd Floor Chicago, IL 60603-5517 |
If we approve your application for TPS and you filed Form I-765 and paid the fee for an EAD (or we approved your fee waiver request), we will issue you an EAD with an expiration date of March 10, 2024.
Given the time frames involved with processing TPS re-registration applications, the Federal Register notice automatically extends through Sept. 9, 2023, the validity of EADs previously issued under the TPS designation of Venezuela.
For more information on TPS eligibility requirements, what to file, and step-by-step instructions on submitting an initial TPS application package, go to the TPS page.
You might be eligible for other immigration options listed on the Explore My Options page.
To apply for a lawful permanent status (Green Card), you must be eligible under one of the categories listed on the Green Card Eligibility Categories page. Once you find the category that may fit your situation, click on the link provided to get information on eligibility requirements, how to apply, and whether your family members can also apply with you.
Note on Seeking Asylum: Being granted and maintaining TPS until a reasonable period before the filing of the asylum application is considered an extraordinary circumstance for the purposes of the one-year filing deadline. In other words, having TPS status “stops the clock” on the requirement to file for asylum within one year of arriving in the United States, if the one-year clock has not already expired. See 8 CFR 208.4(a)(5)(iv).
Please be aware that some unauthorized practitioners may try to take advantage of you by claiming they can file TPS forms. These same individuals may ask that you pay them to file such forms. We want to ensure that all potential TPS applicants know how to obtain legitimate, accurate legal advice and assistance. A list of accredited representatives and free or low-cost legal providers is available on the USCIS finding legal advice webpage.
We don’t want you to become a victim of an immigration scam. If you need legal advice on immigration matters, make sure the person helping you is authorized to give legal advice. Only an attorney or an accredited representative working for a Department of Justice (DOJ) recognized organization can give you legal advice. Visit the Avoid Scams page for information and resources.