El Salvador
On September 9, 2026, USCIS announced that all TPS holders are authorized to work for now.
- Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for El Salvador remains in effect until the administration makes a further announcement.
- The administration has not yet announced its plans to terminate or extend Salvadoran TPS.
What is the status of TPS for El Salvador?
All TPS holders from El Salvador have TPS for now.
Am I eligible to continue working?
Yes. All Salvadoran TPS holders– those 1) with an Employment Authorization Document (“EAD”) with a “Card Expires” date of September 9, 2026 AND 2) those whose applications for work authorization are still pending– are authorized to work until the administration makes a further announcement.
Some TPS holders may also have permission to remain in the U.S. and related work authorization through applications for other immigration relief, such as asylum. (See more below.)
How does the negative U.S. Supreme Court decision on TPS affect TPS holders from El Salvador?
The Supreme Court’s decision was about TPS for Haiti and Syria, not El Salvador. The decision does not impact the current rules that apply to El Salvador. However, the decision may make it more difficult to challenge future TPS terminations in court because the Supreme Court ruled that courts generally cannot review the Trump administration’s decisions to end a country’s TPS designation.
What if my employer asks me to prove my work authorization?
If your employer asks:
- You can show them the USCIS webpage indicating Salvadoran TPS and work authorization remain in effect.; and
- Your expired work permit.
- If you have work authorization pursuant to another form of immigration relief, such as a pending asylum claim, you can show them your work permit pursuant to other immigration relief.
If you are represented by a union, contact your Union Representative immediately.
How can I prepare for the potential loss of TPS after September?
There are steps you can take NOW to prepare for the loss of TPS:
- Consult with a reputable immigration attorney IMMEDIATELY: You could soon lose your ability to live legally in the U.S. and protection from deportation. It’s important to speak with a lawyer if you have questions about TPS and how this may impact you and your family. (See more below.)
- Make a family safety plan: Family preparedness plans are critical to ensuring that your family is prepared for and protected in case of any immigration emergency. It can ensure that if ICE detains you or a family member, your children, other dependents, or assets are cared for. Gather important paperwork, make sure a trusted person is listed on school records to pick up your children from school, work out childcare and financial issues, and keep the phone number of an attorney and the Union with you. Find an interactive family safety planning tool here.
- Know Your Rights: All people in the U.S. have rights, regardless of immigration status. Make sure you know your rights if you are approached by police or ICE. Review this information to help you understand what your rights are and what to do in different situations.
Seek Legal Advice From a Reputable Legal Service Provider
It is important for you to immediately seek legal advice if you have questions about TPS and to help you determine if you have any other immigration relief you may be eligible for, such as asylum. Beware of “notarios” or scammers. Find a reputable legal service provider near you.
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