Biden administration extends temporary protected status for over 200,000 Salvadorans

The Biden administration has extended Temporary Protected Status for over 200,000 Salvadorans for an additional 18 months. This decision allows them to remain legally in the U.S., continuing a policy that has been expanded to cover about 1 million people. Temporary Protected Status was created to protect immigrants from countries facing disasters or conflict. Salvadorans have benefited since 2001, following devastating earthquakes in their home country. The program's future is uncertain under potential changes from the Trump administration. The extension provides stability for individuals like José Palma, who has lived in the U.S. since 1998. He can continue working legally and supporting his family, avoiding the risk of deportation.