The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) clarified that deportations flights of Venezuelan nationals are ongoing and that applicants can apply for refugee status only before entering the United States, coming after a U.S. operation led to the capture of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro.
In an interview with “Fox News Sunday,” Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem was asked whether Venezuelans can remain in the United States after Maduro’s ouster. She responded by saying that they can apply for refugee status instead of relying on temporary protected status (TPS).
“Every individual that was under TPS has the opportunity to apply for refugee status and that evaluation will go forward,” Noem said….
Deportation Flights of Venezuelans Not Paused After Maduro Arrest, DHS Confirms
