Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for El Salvador

Atualizado em 22 de julho de 2026
TPS El Salvador is valid through September 9, 2026, for people who already have it. You can no longer apply or re-register for TPS El Salvador.
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What is TPS?

Temporary Protected Status (TPS) allows people from certain countries to stay and work in the U.S. if it is not safe for them to return home due to war, disasters, or other emergencies.

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled that the government can move forward with ending TPS for Haiti and Syria. This decision will likely affect TPS for other countries, including whether TPS is extended after the current end date.

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Who can have TPS for El Salvador?

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.

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

How do I get a 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.

If you have a current TPS-based work permit, it should be valid through September 9, 2026, based on a recent court ruling.

If you do not have an EAD, you can apply by filing Form I-765 and paying the fee. Processing can take many months, and you may not receive a work permit before TPS ends. Talk with an immigration lawyer before applying.

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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, put in removal proceedings, and deported.

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