Full 9th Circ. Deeply Divided On Rehearing TPS Vacatur
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The full 9th Circuit declined to rehear a decision vacating a temporary protected status extension for Venezuela. This ruling may impact the immigration status of many individuals.
Introduction
The full 9th Circuit is deeply divided on rehearing the vacatur of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Venezuela. The decision was made after former Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem attempted to vacate the temporary protected status for Venezuela.
Background
TPS is a program that allows citizens of certain countries to stay in the US for a specified period due to conditions in their home countries. Venezuela was one of the countries included in the TPS program.
Ruling
The full 9th Circuit declined to rehear the decision vacating the temporary protected status for Venezuela. This ruling may impact the immigration status of many individuals. Source: Law360
What to do next
- Application for Employment Authorization — Order
- Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status — Order
- TPS Re-registration — Order
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Source: law360.com