The government’s actions mean that the 2021 designation for Venezuela TPS and any associated TPS-related protection and documentation for beneficiaries will expire on September 10, 2025. The termination becomes effective 60 days after publication of the Federal Register notice.
Venezuelans have long been targeted by the Trump administration due to organized crime from violent Venezuelan gangs such as the Tren de Aragua.
Therefore, it comes as no surprise that President Trump has called to dismantle TPS protections for Venezuelan nationals.
What this means
- 2021 Venezuela TPS Designation: TPS will remain valid for current beneficiaries until September 10, 2025. The termination of the 2021 designation cannot take effect until 60 days after the termination notice is published in the Federal Register.
All TPS protection and associated work authorization will expire on the dates indicated above.
How to Prepare
The termination of Venezuela’s 2021 TPS designation means that TPS beneficiaries who submitted or who had planned to submit a timely application to re-register for TPS will no longer be able to.
It is possible that this rescission will be challenged in federal court based on previous TPS-related litigation during Trump’s first term in office.
If you have been impacted by the termination, contact an immigration attorney as soon as possible to evaluate alternative legal pathways to remain in the United States and apply for employment authorization.
EB-2 Annual Limit Reached for Rest of the Fiscal Year
On September 2, 2025, the U.S. Department of State announced that the annual cap for EB-2 immigrant visas has been reached for the remainder of fiscal year 2025.
As a result, U.S. Embassies and Consulates will no longer issue EB-2 immigrant visas, and U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will not approve any green card applications under this category until the new fiscal year begins.
The annual visa limits will reset on October 1, 2025, with the start of fiscal year 2026. At that time, visa processing for eligible EB-2 applicants will resume.
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- DHS Terminates 2021 Designation of Venezuela for Temporary Protected Status
- Annual Limit Reached in the EB-2 Category
- September Visa Bulletin
- Adjustment of Status Filing Dates from Visa Bulletin
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