Venezuela Temporary Protected Status Act of 2021 This bill provides assistance to eligible nationals of Venezuela. Under this bill, eligible nationals of Venezuela shall qualify for temporary protected status, which prevents their removal from the United States and allows them to obtain employment and travel authorization. Such status shall be available to qualifying nationals of Venezuela for 18 months starting from this bill's enactment. The Department of State shall work with international partners to increase the capacity of countries in the region to provide migration services and asylum to eligible Venezuelan citizens.
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Venezuela Temporary Protected Status Act of 2021
USA117th CongressS-50| Senate
| Updated: 1/26/2021
Venezuela Temporary Protected Status Act of 2021 This bill provides assistance to eligible nationals of Venezuela. Under this bill, eligible nationals of Venezuela shall qualify for temporary protected status, which prevents their removal from the United States and allows them to obtain employment and travel authorization. Such status shall be available to qualifying nationals of Venezuela for 18 months starting from this bill's enactment. The Department of State shall work with international partners to increase the capacity of countries in the region to provide migration services and asylum to eligible Venezuelan citizens.
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresCongressional oversightDue process and equal protectionForeign aid and international reliefForeign laborImmigration status and proceduresInternational organizations and cooperationLatin AmericaRefugees, asylum, displaced personsTravel and tourismUser charges and feesVenezuela