The U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security, Alejandro Mayorkas, confirmed that, for now, the United States does not plan to reinstate Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Nicaragua, although the possibility of a future review remains open. This position was communicated despite the countless efforts by the Nicaraguan community to revive the program.
The current administration, led by President Joe Biden, has faced criticism over its immigration policies. According to reports from El Nuevo Herald, Mayorkas emphasized: “We currently do not plan to reinstate TPS for Nicaragua, but we continue to assess the circumstances of each country, and this could change.”
Meanwhile, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) confirmed that Nicaraguans who already have TPS could extend their stay through 2025. This news generated mixed feelings, particularly among activists who had hoped for a change in direction from the administration.
Bertha Sanles, a Nicaraguan community leader in Florida, expressed her disappointment: “It is clear that if TPS is extended, the administration recognizes the crisis in Nicaragua.” In recent months, various organizations and political figures in Florida, including Miami-Dade Mayor Daniella Levine Cava and U.S. Representatives María Elvira Salazar and Debbie Wasserman Schultz, have shown their support for the Nicaraguan community.
TPS is a status offered by the Department of Homeland Security to citizens of countries experiencing adverse conditions. It protects eligible individuals from deportation and allows them to work legally in the United States. Nicaraguans who previously held TPS could re-register between November 6, 2023, and January 5, 2024, ensuring their stay through July 5, 2025.
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