Pro Bono Spotlight: Lighting A Path For Venezuelan Nationals

The Temporary Protected Status (TPS) program has been a critical lifeline for individuals fleeing countries plagued by natural disasters, armed conflicts, or other extraordinary conditions. In recent years, the political and economic crisis in Venezuela has led to an exodus of its citizens seeking refuge in the United States and other countries. This growing need for assistance led the U.S. Department of Homeland Security in September 2023 to extend TPS designation for Venezuelan nationals, as many can no longer safely return to the country.

The Greenberg Traurig team, committed to pro bono service, continues to play a role, assisting eligible Venezuelan nationals in submitting TPS applications as well as securing employment authorization documents (EADs). In Atlanta, for example, the firm is aiding a Venezuelan student studying marketing at a U.S. university to apply for TPS.