Temporary Protected Status for El Salvador continues until further notice

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Original Date Announced
September 9, 2026
After the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) failed to publish any notice in the Federal Register regarding any decision concerning extension, termination, or redesignation of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for El Salvador, USCIS posted an alert on its website that "[a]n announcement on El Salvador's TPS will be made at the appropriate time." Pending such announcement, TPS protections and work authorization for Salvadoran TPS holders will remain valid.
Trump 2.0 [ID #2393]
2026.09.09 USCIS - Temporary Protected Status Designated Country - El Salvador
Effective Date
September 9, 2026

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Status: Final/Actual

Trump Administration Action: Agency Directive

Subject Matter: TPS Employment Verification

Agencies Affected: USCIS

Associated or Derivative Policies

2026.09.09 TPS Alliance - El Salvador TPS Letter

Jessica Bansal of the National TPS Alliance provides a letter that Salvadoran TPS holders can provide to employers who may be confused about the current status of TPS for El Salvador.
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2026.09.29 - Politico: White House pumped brakes on TPS termination for 200,000 Salvadorans

Politico reports that DHS and USCIS had cleared for publication in the Federal Register a TPS termination notice for El Salvador before the White House intervened. According to Politico, the intervention that has indefinitely delayed publication of a decision reflects competing pressures on the administration. Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele, employers, and business leaders tied to major donors have lobbied to keep the protections, particularly in Texas, which has the second-largest Salvadoran population in the country and a closely contested Senate race.
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