The government's announcement about the expansion of the Migrant Registration Framework (MRF) from January 1 to September 30, which now allows all illegal migrants to regularise their status and live and work legally in the country, has been welcomed by many Venezuelans living in TT.

However, the announcement also sparked continued uncertainty among some members of the migrant community, especially amid strained diplomatic relations between TT and Venezuela.

For many Venezuelan migrants, the announcement presents a vital opportunity to avoid deportation.