The Biden administration has granted temporary legal status to hundreds of thousands of Venezuelans already in the US, in response to the growing number of people fleeing the country and arriving at the US-Mexico border. The move aims to appease Democratic leaders who have urged the White House to assist asylum-seekers, but it may also draw criticism from Republicans who accuse the president of being too lenient on immigration. The Department of Homeland Security plans to grant Temporary Protected Status to approximately 472,000 Venezuelans, making it easier for them to obtain work authorization. The administration also pledges to expedite work permits for recent arrivals.

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