TPS clock ticks for Salvadorans as U.S. decision looms

More than 170,000 Salvadorans rely on Temporary Protected Status to work legally in the United States and shield themselves from deportation, but their futures are uncertain as the Trump administration weighs ending TPS for El Salvador. The Department of Homeland Security has not announced a decision and says an update will come at the appropriate time; current guidance indicates work permits expire on September 9. Advocates warn that ending TPS could cost Salvadorans their jobs and deal a blow to El Salvador’s economy, which depends heavily on remittances. Protests and lobbying in Washington reflect the urgency, as families brace for potential disruption and advocates press for a path forward, including for those who have built long lives in the U.S.