Overview
- The termination took effect at 11:59 p.m. on November 7 following a Supreme Court ruling and a DHS announcement by Secretary Kristi Noem under the Trump administration.
- More than 600,000 Venezuelans were registered under TPS; 2021 designees lost work authorization immediately, while those designated in 2023 or with EADs issued on or before February 5, 2025 keep documents valid until October 2, 2026.
- Venezuelan communities concentrated in Florida, Texas, New York and New Jersey report rapid economic strain, with layoffs and closures of migrant-run businesses in cities such as Orlando and Houston.
- Early departures are underway to Spain, Chile, Mexico and Colombia, and humanitarian groups consulted by the OAS estimate up to about 80,000 people could leave the U.S. during 2026.
- Some affected migrants are exploring limited legal options, including asylum claims, U visas for certain crime victims, or family-based petitions.