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The Department of Homeland Security is extending Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Venezuelans. This extension will allow Venezuelans who are already on TPS to continue living and working in the U.S. from April 3, 2025, to October 2, 2026. Venezuelans must re-register between January 17, 2025, and September 10, 2025, to maintain their status. This decision is based on the ongoing humanitarian and political crisis in Venezuela, making it unsafe for nationals to return.

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced it is ending the parole programs for citizens from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela (CHNV programs) that were previously established. These programs allowed certain inadmissible individuals and their families to enter the U.S. for urgent reasons or significant public benefit. DHS decided to terminate these programs due to insufficient benefits, increased illegal immigration, and inconsistency with the current administration’s policy goals. Notice of termination is effective as of March 25, 2025, requiring individuals under these programs to leave the U.S. by April 24, 2025, unless individual extensions are granted.

In a memorandum, the U.S. President reinstates Deferred Enforced Departure (DED) for certain Liberian nationals living in the United States. This decision extends their stay and employment authorization until June 30, 2022, allowing them more time to apply for lawful permanent resident status under the Liberian Refugee Immigration Fairness (LRIF) provision. The memorandum outlines specific categories of individuals who are ineligible for this extension, such as those denied LRIF status or deemed a threat to U.S. interests. The President also directs the Secretary of Homeland Security to publish this memorandum and ensure efficient processes for renewing employment documents.

The memorandum, issued by the Executive Office of the President, addresses the crisis in Venezuela under the leadership of Nicolas Maduro. It emphasizes the need to extend Deferred Enforced Departure (DED) for certain Venezuelans in the U.S., due to the dire situation in their homeland. The order defers the removal of Venezuelans living in the U.S. as of January 20, 2021, for 18 months, except for specific categories of individuals outlined in the document. Additionally, the Secretary of Homeland Security is directed to allow employment for those whose deportation has been deferred.

The President of the United States has issued a memorandum to extend and expand the Deferred Enforced Departure (DED) for certain residents of Hong Kong living in the U.S. This decision comes in response to actions by China, which have undermined human rights and freedoms in Hong Kong. The memorandum allows eligible Hong Kong residents to stay in the U.S. for an additional 24 months and provides them with the opportunity to work. The memorandum excludes those who pose security concerns, have committed certain crimes, or recently returned to Hong Kong or China.

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has issued a final rule to permanently extend the automatic extension period for work permits (EADs) from up to 180 days to up to 540 days for certain renewal applicants. This rule hopes to prevent disruptions in employment authorization, which can occur due to lengthy application processing times by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). The change will help affected workers maintain their jobs while their renewal applications are being processed, set to take effect on January 13, 2025. This rule aims to provide long-term stability for employers and employees, reducing the risk of job loss and easing economic pressures.

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced an 18-month extension of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Ukraine, from April 20, 2025, to October 19, 2026. This extension allows Ukrainian nationals to remain in the U.S. due to ongoing armed conflict and extraordinary conditions in Ukraine. Current TPS beneficiaries must re-register between January 17, 2025, and March 18, 2025, to maintain their status. DHS also provided guidance on employment authorization documents, including options for automatic extensions.

President Biden has reinstated Deferred Enforced Departure (DED) for eligible Liberians, allowing them to remain in the United States and continue working until June 30, 2022. This decision was made to support Liberians who have been residing in the U.S. and were part of the DED program as of January 10, 2021, while they transition to lawful permanent resident status. The action reflects the strong relationship between the United States and Liberia and aligns with U.S. foreign policy interests. Some individuals, such as those deemed ineligible for Temporary Protected Status or those with adverse foreign policy impacts, are excluded from this DED extension.