DHS Axes Venezuela TPS, Pushes Self-Deportation With CBP App And $1,000 Bonus

DHS announced it will terminate the 2021 Temporary Protected Status (TPS) designation for Venezuela, set to expire Sept. 10, 2025, with termination becoming effective 60 days after the Federal Register notice. Officials framed the move as necessary for border security and to counter a “magnet effect.” The release also promotes the CBP Home app for voluntary self-departures, offering travel assistance and a $1,000 incentive. The shift is part of a broader 2025 rollback of TPS protections that is likely to trigger legal challenges and affect work authorization timelines.