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To authorize the Secretary of Homeland Security to adjust the status of certain aliens who are nationals of Venezuela to that of aliens lawfully admitted for permanent residence, and for other purposes.
2/14/2025, 9:35 AM
Summary of Bill HR 1348
The bill specifically targets Venezuelan nationals who have been granted Temporary Protected Status (TPS) due to the ongoing political and humanitarian crisis in Venezuela. TPS is a temporary immigration status granted to individuals from countries experiencing war, natural disasters, or other extraordinary circumstances that prevent them from safely returning to their home country.
If passed, the Venezuela TPS Act of 2021 would allow eligible Venezuelan TPS holders to apply for permanent residency in the United States, providing them with a more stable and secure immigration status. This would also allow these individuals to work legally in the US and potentially reunite with family members who are also residing in the country. In addition to adjusting the immigration status of Venezuelan TPS holders, the bill also includes provisions for other purposes related to immigration policy. These additional provisions are not specified in the summary provided. Overall, the Venezuela TPS Act of 2021 seeks to provide relief to Venezuelan nationals who are currently living in the US under Temporary Protected Status by offering them a pathway to permanent residency. The bill aims to address the unique circumstances faced by these individuals and provide them with a more secure future in the United States.
Congressional Summary of HR 1348
Venezuelan Adjustment Act
This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to grant lawful permanent resident status to qualifying nationals of Venezuela.
A national of Venezuela shall be eligible if that individual (1) applies for lawful permanent resident status no later than three years after this bill's enactment, (2) entered the United States on or before December 31, 2021, (3) has been continuously physically present in the United States for at least one year when filing their application, (4) is otherwise eligible to receive an immigrant visa, and (5) is not inadmissible under various grounds such as a conviction for an aggravated felony. Certain grounds for inadmissibility, such as the public charge ground, shall not apply.
The spouse, child, or unmarried son or daughter of an eligible individual shall also be eligible.
If an individual has applied for lawful permanent resident status under this bill and is subject to exclusion, deportation, or removal proceedings, DHS may not order that individual's removal unless DHS has made a final determination to deny the application.
DHS must provide work authorization to an individual whose application has been pending for more than 180 days, and may also provide authorization before that.
