Temporary Protected Status (TPS) is a form of temporary immigration relief available to people from specific countries designated by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). TPS designations may result from civil war, natural disaster, or other conditions that make the return of nationals unreasonable. Once a country is designated for TPS, nationals from that country who are already living in the United States may apply for TPS. After an individual is granted TPS, recipients must regularly re-register to maintain their TPS status for as long as the designation continues. An individual with TPS is protected from removal, is eligible for work authorization, and may request permission to travel abroad under Advance Parole.

Venezuela:

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