Court of Appeals Keeps TPS in Place for Venezuelans in the U.S.
The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled in favor of federal judge Edward Chen, who retains jurisdiction over the Temporary Protected Status (TPS) case that benefits approximately 600,000 Venezuelan migrants in the United States.
The ruling means that, for now, Venezuelans protected under TPS will be able to continue living and working legally in the country while the litigation proceeds.
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Impact on Venezuelans with TPS
Current beneficiaries: Approximately 350,000 people whose permits expired in April and another 250,000 set to expire on September 10, 2025.
Protections in place: Permits remain active while the judicial process unfolds.
Next steps: Judge Chen will decide whether to issue an emergency measure to maintain the status or to render a final ruling on the litigation.
Case Background
The litigation pits the National TPS Alliance and hundreds of thousands of beneficiaries against the administration of President Donald Trump, which had attempted to terminate the program.
What’s Next
The decision represents a temporary relief for thousands of Venezuelan families, but it is not definitive. Now, Judge Chen must:
- Evaluate the arguments of the National TPS Alliance.
- Determine whether to keep the program permanently active.
- Issue new protective measures if necessary.
In the meantime, community leaders recommend that beneficiaries stay informed and be prepared for future changes.
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