The Temporary Protected Status (TPS) designation for El Salvador was set to expire on Sept. 9, 2026. On that date, the Trump administration announced that it "would not move to cancel temporary humanitarian protections for more than 170,000 Salvadorans, for now, preserving their ability to live legally in the United States and shielding them from deportation."
Subsequently, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) posted an alert regarding TPS for El Salvador. The alert states that "an announcement on El Salvador's TPS will be made at the appropriate time. Until such announcement is made, Salvadoran individuals present in the U.S. under TPS retain protection including work authorization."
The government has not provided any specific timeline for when an official decision can be expected or how long Salvadorans may rely on their TPS status past Sept. 9, 2026.
The good news is everyone who has TPS from El Salvador still has TPS. You can continue to live and work lawfully in the United States. The bad news is we don’t know how much longer. If you have other options to remain here permanently, now is the time to talk with an attorney. Please give us a call at 972-418-0003 or email us at reception@ildtx.com to set up a consultation.