Pansamantalang protektadong katayuan (TPS) para sa El Salvador

Na-update noong Mayo 28, 2026
You can no longer apply or re-register for TPS El Salvador. If you have already re-registered, your temporary protected status will be valid through September 9, 2026. Find information for those who already have TPS and get work and travel permit information.
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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.

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
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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 applied to renew your work permit based on TPS for El Salvador and have not yet received a new work permit, your current work permit may be auto-extended until August 31, 2026.

Need help sharing that your work permit extension is valid? You can use this letter with your employer. Refer to this guide on EAD for TPS holders from El Salvador.

Important

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.

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