The current living conditions of Venezuela are unstable and unsafe for the people who live there. If you are from Venezuela and are currently in the United States, then you may be able to postpone your date to return to Venezuela by applying for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) from the United States government. If you have questions about how to apply for Temporary Protected Status, then it is important that you speak to an experienced immigration attorney who can best guide you.

WHAT IS TEMPORARY PROTECTED STATUS?

Temporary Protected Status (TPS) is a temporary designation that is given to nationals of countries that are currently facing armed conflict or natural disaster. If a country is designated for TPS by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), then citizens of that country that are currently in the United States can apply to postpone their return home. TPS designation typically lasts for up to 18 months but can be extended at will by DHS. It is common for TPS designations to extend in periods of war within a country.

If you are successful in your TPS application, you will then be granted two major things:

• Your departure from the United States will be postponed for up to 18 months, and 
• You will be given the legal authority to work while you are living here in the United States.

You will have to file a Form I-821, Application for Temporary Protected Status if you are seeking protection under TPS. You will also need to include a Form I-765 to request employment authorization. You can, of course, do this on your own; but it is always recommended that you at least speak to an attorney before you decide how to move forward.

HOW TEMPORARY PROTECTED STATUS CAN BE HELPFUL FOR VENEZUELAN CITIZENS IN THE UNITED STATES

On March 9, 2021, DHS announced that Venezuela is under a TPS designation for a period of 18 months, until September 9, 2022. If you plan to apply for TPS as a Venezuelan citizen, then you have a 6-month registration period to apply for TPS that expires on September 5, 2021. 

If you are a national of Venezuela and are currently in the United States, then you are likely fearful of returning home to the unsafe and unstable conditions there. It is important to know that a TPS designation only allows you the opportunity to apply for TPS, as you are not guaranteed to get TPS status. You will not be eligible for TPS designation if you have been convicted of a felony or two or more misdemeanors. If you have questions about the potential of being granted TPS, call us at You Are Home so we can help.

WHY CHOOSE YOU ARE HOME TO REPRESENT YOU?

You Are Home is a team of immigration attorneys who have the experience and knowledge necessary to help you with your immigration process. Our attorneys lean on this experience to give you the answers you need to ease your concerns along the way. Our main goal at You Are Home is to make any immigration process as easy as possible, including seeking TPS. As a You Are Home client, you will be teamed up with an experienced immigration attorney who will not only help you prepare the needed forms but more importantly help foresee any potential future problems with your case to help put you in the best position to succeed.

Our immigration attorneys are experienced in: 

• Helping You Are Home clients properly fill out immigration forms; 
• Helping You Are Home clients prepare for their naturalization interviews; 
• Successfully defending You Are Home clients in immigration court when they are facing serious consequences such as detention or deportation. 

If you are looking for help with your application for TPS, then look no further than the attorneys at You Are Home. We are available to speak to you now.

SCHEDULE A CONSULTATION WITH YOU ARE HOME TODAY!

You Are Home is proud to offer consultations with our immigration attorneys over the phone or videoconference on Zoom during the ongoing pandemic. To set up a consultation with one of our experienced immigration lawyers, you can do so online here. You will be able to have your general questions answered and any of your documents reviewed during this consultation. If you decide to continue to use You Are Home to help you further with your immigration case, then we will credit your consultation fee towards the cost of those services. Get the representation you need, let the experienced attorneys at You Are Home help you earn the legal right to live, work, study, and stay in the United States.