17 Jan 2025

🌎Extension of TPS for El Salvador

Extension of the Designation of El Salvador for Temporary Protected Status

Summary

Through this notice, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announces that the Secretary of Homeland Security is extending the designation of El Salvador for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for 18 months, beginning on March 10, 2025, and ending on September 9, 2026. This extension allows eligible TPS beneficiaries to retain TPS though September 9, 2026, so long as they otherwise continue to meet eligibility requirements for TPS.

Agencies

  • Homeland Security Department
  • U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

Business Impact ?

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The extension of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) impacts approximately 232,000 Salvadoran beneficiaries' employment eligibility in the U.S., requiring compliance with re-registration processes affecting workforce management for employers. The automatic extension of Employment Authorization Documents (EADs) also affects hiring practices and I-9 verification processes across various industries.

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