Summary
Over 600,000 Venezuelans in the U.S. face the possibility of deportation after the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. Temporary protections for many Venezuelans, which previously allowed them to live and work legally in the U.S., have ended. The Trump administration is reviewing deportation plans following these events.
Key Facts
- Around 600,000 Venezuelans in the U.S. are facing potential deportation.
- Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for about 348,000 Venezuelans ended in April 2023.
- Another TPS protection for 268,000 Venezuelans ended in November 2023.
- TPS allowed Venezuelans legal status and work permits in the U.S.
- Deportation plans are being reviewed after the capture of Nicolás Maduro.
- Venezuelan asylum applications are currently paused due to a policy memo.
- Venezuela is on a U.S. travel ban list, affecting immigration actions.
- The Department of Homeland Security is evaluating deportation flights to Venezuela.
