End of TPS for Venezuelans: what you need to know today
This week, the Supreme Court allowed the government to eliminate TPS (Temporary Protected Status) for several nationalities, including Venezuela. The decision directly affects hundreds of thousands of people who until now were able to work and live legally in the country. If you are from Venezuela and live in the United States, an immigration mental health evaluation is a tool to protect your immigration future.
This change, added to the hardening of the political discourse on immigration, generates uncertainty and concern in many families. From our team, we want to offer you not only reliable information, but also professional support in this sensitive process.
❗ About TPS and how it impacts this decision.
TPS is a temporary immigration status that the United States grants to people from countries in humanitarian crisis. Venezuela had been one of them, so many citizens were able to live, work and make a life in the U.S. legally.
With this new court decision, TPS could end at any time, leaving thousands at risk of becoming undocumented.
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This scenario leaves many people in a vulnerable situation, fearful of being deported or losing their families’ livelihoods.
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A mental health evaluation for immigration is a clinical report that attorneys sometimes submit as supporting evidence in procedures such as:
- Application for political asylum
- Cancellation of removal
- VAWA cases (domestic violence)
- U Visa (crime victims)
- T Visa (human trafficking)
- Adjustment of status
In these evaluations, a therapist in Spanish (or the language of your choice) with immigration experience documents the emotional impact you have experienced and how a forced return to your country might affect you or your children. It may also reflect past trauma, persecution or violence you have experienced.
This mental health report can document the emotional impact you have experienced; your immigration attorney decides whether it is part of your case, and the decision belongs to the immigration authorities.
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“We know how hard it is to live with fear and uncertainty. That’s why we’re here, to help you feel contained and oriented.”
We are happy to tell you that:
- We opened a new office, designed to make you feel comfortable and accompanied in a safe space.
- We extended our professional license, so now we can help you from more states in the USA.
- We conduct in-person and online evaluations, so you receive quality care no matter where you are.
We also coordinate with immigration attorneys, so your evaluation reflects what your attorney needs documented in your case.
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- Consult with a trusted immigration attorney. If your TPS is about to expire, you need to plan your next legal steps as soon as possible.
- Schedule an immigration mental health evaluation. Ask your attorney whether other forms of relief may apply to you; if so, a mental health evaluation may serve as supporting evidence.
- Inform your community. Many still do not know what is happening. Sharing this information can help other families.
- Take care of your mental health. This kind of news has a profound impact. Do not hesitate to seek emotional support for yourself or your children.
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We know this is not just a legal issue, it’s your life. Your family’s. Your projects. That’s why we work with warmth and empathy, listening to your story and helping you turn it into a tool that adds to your immigration process.
Contact us today to start your immigration mental health evaluation.
We attend you, with or without papers, wherever you are.
Important note: This article is for general information only and is not legal advice. Carla Parola is an Arizona Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC); she is not an attorney or a licensed psychologist. For decisions about your immigration case, consult an immigration attorney or accredited representative. A mental health evaluation can document emotional impact; legal decisions rest with USCIS or the court, and legal strategy with your attorney.
