Need To Know News 23-09-22 Original post Cached copy Biden Administration to Offer Work Permits to 470,000 Venezuelan Migrants Need To Know News - 2023-09-22 - Original post - Cached copy The new program called 'Temporary Protected Status' offers them deportation protections and the ability to work legally for at least 18 months. However, it takes 10 to 18 months to obtain a work permit.