Why Biden Granted Venezuelans TPS — And What It Means For South Florida

Why Biden Granted Venezuelans TPS — And What It Means For South Florida

Author: WLRN News March 9, 2021 Duration: 4:41
On Monday, because of the terrible humanitarian crisis in Venezuela, President Biden granted Venezuelans currently living in the U.S. Temporary Protected Status, or TPS. It means more than 300,000 eligible Venezuelans, most of whom are here in South Florida, can live and work legally in the U.S. for 18 months. After that time, TPS can and likely will be renewed.

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