Congresswoman María Elvira Salazar ( FL-27 ) issued the following statement in response to the Department of Homeland Security's decision to grant Temporary Protected Status ( TPS ) to Venezuelan nationals in the United States for 18 months.
“ Two months ago, I was thrilled to join Congressman Mario Díaz-Balart to support Defered Enforced Departure ( D.E.D. ) for Venezuelans in America ”, said Congresswoman Salazar. “ Today, I am glad to see that our Venezuelan exile community has been granted TPS through 2022. Nicolas Maduro is a murderous thug and I will always stand up for the victims of his socialist regime! ”
In January, Venezuelan exiles in America were granted Deferred Enforced Departure ( D.E.D. ). This program stops all deportations of those who have fled Nicolas Maduro's brutal tyranny. Individuals desiring TPS must file an application with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services within the 180-day registration period. They may also apply for Employment Authorization Documents ( EADs ) and for travel authorization.
Congresswoman Salazar represents Florida's beautiful 27th Congressional district which includes most of the City of Miami, its suburbs, and the beaches. She currently serves on the Small Business Committee and the Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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