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Venezuelans living in the United States under Temporary Protected Status (TPS) are facing renewed uncertainty. Last month, a federal judge blocked the Trump administration’s attempt to revoke the program for more than half a million people, offering temporary relief to thousands of families who feared immediate deportation. But the fight is far from over. Last week, though, the Supreme Court — at least temporarily, allowed the government to remove exiles here on TPS.
The final decision carries major consequences for Venezuelans nationwide, including thousands of young people enrolled in colleges and universities. Many of them rely on TPS not just for the ability to stay in the country, but also to maintain their studies and work legally.
Among them is Daniel, an accounting student at Florida International University. He has lived in the U.S. for eight years and says the uncertainty has affected nearly every aspect of his life. Daniel describes the situation as mentally draining and says it has made it harder to focus on his academic performance. He also worries about his finances and his ability to afford tuition if his legal status is taken away.
Juan Carlos Gomez, an FIU professor of law and director of the Carlos A. Costa Immigration Human Rights Clinic, says people have to be careful with immigration attorneys in social media giving false hopes to those wanting to speed their process.
For Daniel, the U.S. has been home since his teenage years. He hopes to continue building his life here, but acknowledges that if TPS is eliminated, his future could be left in limbo. His story reflects the broader struggle of thousands of Venezuelan immigrants who have woven themselves into American communities but still live under the shadow of an uncertain legal status.
