Biden administration grants temporary legal status to 472,000 Venezuelan migrants in the U.S., citing political instability in Venezuela as a reason.
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Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas extends the temporary protected status designation for 18 months for Venezuelan migrants who arrived before July 31, 2023.
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Democrats applaud the move, while congressional Republicans, particularly from Texas, criticize it, alleging it will encourage more illegal immigration.
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The action permits eligible Venezuelan migrants to work in the U.S. and builds upon the 242,700 Venezuelans who already had temporary protected status.
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Venezuelan migrants who arrived after July 31 will face removal if they lack a legal basis to stay.
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The crisis in Venezuela has led to the migration of at least 7.3 million people, with some recently heading to the U.S.
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The Biden administration deploys 800 military personnel to the southern border and increases efforts to prosecute individuals involved in smuggling drugs or people into the U.S.
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The validity of work permits for asylum seekers is extended from two years to five, alleviating financial burdens and backlog issues.
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Apprehensions at the U.S.-Mexico border increased in July and August, despite a policy requiring migrants to seek protection in Mexico.
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The move is praised by Democratic mayors and governors, while some Republican lawmakers express concern over potential incentives for migration.
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