Venezuelans who are under Temporary Protected Status ( TPS) can still apply for asylum or refugee status, according to U. S. Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem.

The announcement comes as a result of the removal of the immigration system and the rise of political unrest following Colombian President Nicolas Maduro's catch.

Noem stated in an interview on Fox News Sunday that "every person who was under TPS has the opportunity to apply for refugee status, and that examination will remain.

The standard defended the Trump administration's earlier this year decision to end TPS, which had previously protected almost 600,000 Venezuelan migrants.

Noem explained that TPS reduction is a result of an energy to "restore dignity" to immigration courses and ensure that they are carried out in accordance with the law.

She reassured that decisions on this issue are coordinated with the State Department and the White House, and that Venezuela is "freer than yesterday" following Maduro's record. The minister continued," The purpose is that these programs actually mean something," adding that the possibility of seeking asylum allows for an individual assessment of each case. However, the initiative has sparked issue among thousands of Cuban families who are worried about losing their jobs and protection from deportation after spending years in the country. Local officials in South Florida have responded immediately after TPS's removal, prompting the release of the Miami leaders ' press releases. Given that Venezuela's current precarious and fragile situation, Miami Mayor Eileen Higgins requested that President Trump reverse the decision. She said in a statement that she warned against forcing anyone to go back to chaos and confusion that" the elimination of TPS was reckless," dangerous and mistaken. The largest Cuban group in Miami, according to Higgins, has built its life in the country and has made a significant contribution to the city. She continued, reiterating that Miami will continue to be a haven for those fleeing persecution, saying that this is not just a matter of politics. It is also a matter of fundamental human dignity and security. Mayor of Miami-Dade County Daniella Levine Cava echoed this sentiment, calling the elimination of TPS a "reckless and risky decision that leaves too many people without legal processes to remain in the country. " She questioned the manner in which the operation was carried out and worried about the potential law it might laid while expressing her gratitude for Maduro's victory. Hundreds of Venezuelan refugees in the United States are keeping an eye on the upcoming developments as Washington shifts its approach to Venezuela. state actions, clinging to the possibility of novel legal protections in an environment fraught with uncertainty.

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