Biden Gives Relief to Migrants: 800,000 Can Stay and Work for Another 18 Months
President Joe Biden has extended the Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for over 800,000 Venezuelan and Salvadoran migrants in the U.S. This extension gives them an additional 18 months to stay and work legally in the country.
The decision comes in response to the ongoing crises in Venezuela and El Salvador. Political instability in Venezuela and natural disasters in El Salvador have made it unsafe for many people to return to their home countries.
About 600,000 Venezuelans and 234,000 Salvadorans will benefit from this extension, allowing them to stay in the U.S. without the fear of deportation. However, the future of TPS remains uncertain, with concerns that a new administration may reverse these protections.
While this extension provides relief, the challenges faced by migrant communities continue. The TPS decision highlights the importance of safe refuge for those fleeing violence and hardship.
For now, these migrants can remain in the U.S. legally, but the situation is still developing.