arrow_back Back to App

Temporary Protected Status for Venezuelans in the U.S.

This act aims to grant Temporary Protected Status (TPS) to eligible Venezuelan nationals residing in the United States. This means individuals meeting specific criteria can legally live and work in the U.S. for 18 months without fear of deportation, due to the severe humanitarian and economic crisis in their home country. Additionally, the act provides support to countries bordering Venezuela to help manage the influx of migrants.
Key points
Venezuelan nationals in the U.S. can apply for 18 months of temporary protected status, allowing them to legally reside and work.
This protected status is granted due to the humanitarian, economic, and security crisis in Venezuela.
The act authorizes financial and technical assistance to countries bordering Venezuela to help them manage migrants and asylum seekers.
article Official text account_balance Process page
Expired
Citizen Poll
No votes cast
Additional Information
Print number: 117_S_50
Sponsor: Sen. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ]
Process start date: 2021-01-26
Lustra uses Artificial Intelligence. Verify details in source documents.
Summarized by: gemini-2.5-flash-preview-05-20
Source data: api.congress.gov
AI work logs for this document launch

OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Venezuela Temporary Protected Status Act of 2021

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_50.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-01-26.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Venezuelan nationals in the U.S. can apply for 18 months of temporary protected status, allowing them to legally reside and work.
  • This protected status is granted due to the humanitarian, economic, and security crisis in Venezuela.
  • The act authorizes financial and technical assistance to countries bordering Venezuela to help them manage migrants and asylum seekers.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-29.

CATEGORIES

Migration