Can Venezuelans stave off deportation through a U.S. citizen who is an immediate relative?

With the Trump administration eliminating the protected immigration status for more than 300,000 Venezuelans living in the United States, the majority of whom live in South Florida, Venezuelans are scrambling to see how they can fight off deportation. The Herald asked readers to tell us about their biggest concerns facing Venezuelans. One of the questions asked by many: Can Venezuelans with Temporary Protected Status avoid deportation if an immediate relative — a child, parent, spouse — is a U.S. citizen?. You may be eligible to apply for a Green Card under the family-based preference categories if you are the following, according to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services: ▪ Parents of a U.S. citizen over 21 years of age ▪ A spouse of a U.S. citizen ▪ An unmarried child (under 21) of a U.S. citizen