USCIS says TPS protections continue for Salvadorans past September deadline
Aug 21, 2026
Country of origin: El Salvador

USCIS announced on September 9, 2026, the day El Salvador's Temporary Protected Status was set to expire, that roughly 150,000 Salvadoran TPS holders retain their protections, including work authorization. USCIS's El Salvador TPS page still lists September 9, 2026, as the prior continuation date, with a new alert stating protections remain in place until further announcement.</summary>
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Sources
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- USCIS Alerts E-Verify Employers El Salvador TPS Is Set to Terminate Sept. 9 While DHS Announces No Decision · The Capture Cascade Timeline
capturecascade.org·Aug 12, 2026·archived copy
- A New Twist In The Salvadoran TPS Saga: USCIS Authorizes Work Through September 9, 2026
legal500.com·Aug 14, 2026
- Trump Administration Throws TPS for El Salvador Into Limbo: Here’s What You Need to Know - American Immigration Council
americanimmigrationcouncil.org·Sep 11, 2026
- El Salvador TPS Gets a Last-Minute Reprieve: What Should Employers Do While Waiting for the Details?
fisherphillips.com·Sep 17, 2026
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