Overview

• USCIS says qualifying Venezuelan beneficiaries will keep TPS and employment authorization automatically extended by court order until October 2, 2026.
• EAD cards and related Forms I-797 and I-94 that meet the criteria remain valid through that date without filing a new extension request.
• Eligibility applies to individuals who re-registered under the Venezuela TPS notice published January 17, 2025 and received their documents by February 5, 2025.
• TPS provides lawful presence, work authorization, and protection from removal for beneficiaries while their status is valid, even as ICE enforcement continues nationally.
• DHS administers TPS designations and renewals, and courts can impose extensions, meaning the president cannot unilaterally terminate these protections.