Overview
- TPS for Venezuelans designated in 2021 is set to lapse at 11:59 p.m. on Friday, November 7, removing protection for most beneficiaries.
- Roughly 250,000 Venezuelans are expected to lose protection at the cutoff, following a separate Supreme Court decision that already ended status for the 2023 cohort.
- USCIS guidance says those who re-registered between January 17 and February 5, 2025 retain valid documentation and work authorization until October 2026.
- Attorneys and advocates warn of immediate effects including loss of work authorization, driver’s licenses and health coverage, as well as increased risk of detention and deportation.
- DHS confirmed TPS for South Sudan will end effective January 5, 2026, with CBP indicating return assistance may include a courtesy plane ticket and a $1,000 departure bonus.