El Salvador
TPS Extended Through September 9, 2026
On January 17, 2025, DHS extended Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for 18 months for eligible Salvadorans who currently hold TPS, beginning on March 10, 2025, and ending on September 9, 2026. This extension allows eligible TPS beneficiaries to retain TPS and related work authorization through September 9, 2026, so long as they re-register during the 60-day re-registration period (detailed below).
TPS provides temporary immigration status, protection from deportation, and permission to work in the U.S.
Current Salvadoran TPS holders (who have lived in the U.S. since February 13, 2001) can apply for an extension of TPS and work authorization. The announcement did not expand TPS to include Salvadorans who came to the U.S. and have lived here after February 13, 2001.
Salvadorans who currently have TPS must apply for an extension (re-register) by filing a TPS application (Form I-821), Application for Temporary Protected Status, by March 18, 2025 (when the 60-day re-registration window closes).
To obtain proof of your TPS-related work authorization extension through September 9, 2026, you must file an application, (Form I-765), Application for Employment Authorization, for a new work permit valid through September 9, 2026.
If you timely re-register for TPS and apply for a new work permit, while you are waiting to receive your new work permit, your current work permit is automatically extended in two ways:
- Your current work permit is automatically extended and valid through March 9, 2026; and if your employer asks, you can show them your work permit and this Federal Register notice; and/or
- If you file for a new work permit through March 18, 2025, your work permit is automatically extended for 540 days from the “Card Expires” date on your current work permit, and if your employer asks, you can show them your work permit and the receipt notice you received when you applied for a new work permit (Form I-797, Notice of Action).
Yes, if you want your TPS status and work authorization to continue through September 9, 2026, you must timely apply for an extension of your TPS within the 60-day re-registration period ending March 18, 2025.
You can file an application for work authorization (Form I-765) with your TPS application or separately later, if your TPS application is still pending or has already been approved. DHS recommends filing your work authorization as soon as possible.
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