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U.S. Clarifies End of Venezuelan TPS, Leaving Limited Protections Through 2026

A narrow exception applies to re-registered beneficiaries whose TPS documents were issued by February 5, 2025, with validity running to October 2, 2026.

Overview

  • DHS concluded Venezuela no longer meets TPS criteria, a decision affirmed by the Supreme Court on October 3, 2025.
  • The 2023 TPS designation is considered terminated immediately, while the 2021 designation ends on November 7, 2025.
  • USCIS says only those who re-registered under the 2023 extension and received EAD, Form I-797 or I-94 by February 5, 2025 retain status and work authorization until October 2, 2026.
  • A Northern District of California order preserves the validity of those TPS-related documents through October 2, 2026 for that limited group.
  • Beneficiaries outside the carve-out are no longer covered, with USCIS advising eligible holders to verify case status at my.uscis.gov, keep official notices and watch for fraud.