When does my TPS expire?

TPS for El Salvador, Honduras, Nepal, Nicaragua, and Sudan has been extended to December 31, 2022.

Are my employment authorization documents (EAD) extended?

Yes, your EAD is automatically extended to December 31, 2022. You can continue to work in the United States.

TPS El Salvador | Temporary Protected Status

What is TPS

Temporary Protected Status (TPS) is a form of immigration status for people already in the United States. TPS is for people who cannot go back to their home country because of danger, such as an armed conflict or environmental disaster.

If you have TPS, you can:

Stay in the U.S. legally for a period of time
Apply for a work permit in the U.S.
Apply to travel outside of the U.S.
Be protected from detention and deportation

TPS is temporary. It does not give you lawful permanent status, citizenship, or any permanent immigration status.

Go to the USCIS TPS El Salvador page for more details.

Who can have TPS for El Salvador?

You must have met the following requirements:

Be a national of El Salvador or a person without nationality who lived in El Salvador for a long time before arriving in the USA
Lived only in the U.S. since Feb. 13, 2001
Did not take trips outside the U.S. after March 9, 2001 that might impact eligibility

Current TPS holders

If you already have TPS for El Salvador under a previous designation, you must have re-registered by March 18, 2025 to continue your benefits through September 9, 2026.

Work permit

Work permits are available to people with TPS and are known as an Employment Authorization Document (EAD). It shows employers that you are allowed to work in the USA.

You can apply for work authorization by filing Form I-765.

DHS is automatically extending the expiration date of certain work permits to March 9, 2026. You can keep using your current work permit as proof of your right to work until March 9, 2026, if your work permit has a Category of A12 or C19 with one of the following expiration dates:

March 9, 2025
June 30, 2024
December 31, 2022
October 4, 2021
January 4, 2021
January 2, 2020
September 9, 2019
March 9, 2018

Travel permit

Travel permits are available to people with TPS. It is known as advanced parole. It shows immigration officials that you are allowed to travel abroad and back to the USA.

You can apply for a travel permit by filing Form I-131. Follow the Federal Register notice instructions when applying for a travel permit.

Before traveling outside the USA, talk to a lawyer. Immigration rules may change, and it is important to know if it is safe to travel.

What happens when TPS expires?

If you do not have another legal immigration status besides TPS, you will become undocumented and lose your work authorization. If you stay without legal status, you will risk being detained and deported.

How to prepare

Talk to an immigration lawyer. It is important to seek legal help and learn about your options for staying in the U.S.
Apply for another immigration status if you qualify.
You can have TPS at the same time as another immigration status.
Review if you are eligible for asylum, lawful permanent status (Green Card), or other U.S. visas.
Be prepared for ICE. Know what to do if you are undocumented and agents come to your home or work. Know your rights and how to create a safety plan.
Stay informed. Learn more about immigration changes under the new administration.

Where can I find help?

It is important to seek legal advice from an immigration lawyer or accredited representative. They can help you apply and discuss questions or concerns. Many organizations and lawyers offer free or low-cost legal services.

Avoid immigration scams

Know how to protect yourself from notarios and fake websites. Learn what to do if you have been a victim of fraud.

Learn more

The information on this page comes from DHS, USCIS, and other trusted sources. We aim to offer easy to understand information that is updated regularly. This information is not legal advice.