Biden administration extends deportation protection for nearly 1 million migrants

The Biden administration has extended Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for nearly 1 million migrants from Sudan, Ukraine, El Salvador, and Venezuela, allowing them to stay in the U.S. until 2026. This extension affects about 937,600 individuals. Previously set to end this year, the TPS program now provides work permits for eligible migrants who have been continuously residing in the U.S. since August 16, 2023. New arrivals from Venezuela after July 31, 2023, are not eligible. The program includes strict vetting for national security and public safety. Migrants with felony convictions or two misdemeanors are barred from TPS. The extension comes amid ongoing debates about immigration policy and potential legal challenges.