TPS Designation for El Salvador to End in 2019
Jan. 9, 2018
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced on January 8, 2018 the termination of the Temporary Protected Status (TPS) designation for El Salvador effective on September 9, 2019.
The termination of TPS for El Salvador is delayed 18 months in order to provide time for individuals with TPS to arrange for their departure or to seek an alternative lawful immigration status in the United States, if eligible. The delay will also provide the government of El Salvador with time to prepare for the return and reintegration of its citizens.
Approximately 200,000 El Salvadorians are affected by the termination of this designation. The decision to terminate TPS was made after DHS determined the conditions in El Salvador have improved significantly. Based on careful consideration of available information, the Secretary determined that the original conditions caused by the 2001 earthquakes no longer exist.
Like all other delayed-TPS designation terminations, El Salvadorians with TPS will be required to reapply for Employment Authorization Documents in order to legally work in the United States until the end of the respective termination or extension periods.
An immigration attorney in our office can help you today if you have TPS or any questions regarding any changes to the policy. Please call our office to set up a consultation.