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.
- Kuwa tayari kwa ICE. Jua nini cha kufanya ikiwa huna hati na mawakala wanakuja nyumbani kwako au kazini. Jua haki zako na jinsi ya kuunda mpango wa usalama.
- 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.
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