Biden administration extends temporary protections for Syrians
Under the extension, more than 6,700 Syrians will retain their special immigration status through September 2022.
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The Biden administration has renewed the temporary protected status of thousands of Syrians, ensuring they can stay in the United States through at least September 2022.
David Pekoske, the acting secretary of the Department of Homeland Security, announced Friday an 18-month extension and redesignation of Syrians' temporary protected status.