Biden administration extends temporary protected status for over 200,000 Salvadorans for 18 months

The Biden administration has extended Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for over 200,000 Salvadorans for an additional 18 months, allowing them to remain in the U.S. until September 2026. This decision is based on ongoing environmental issues in El Salvador. Previously, TPS for Salvadorans was set to expire in March 2025. The extension comes amid concerns about the humanitarian situation in El Salvador and Venezuela, where political and economic crises persist. TPS provides legal status but does not lead to citizenship. Critics argue that the automatic renewals may overlook conditions in home countries. The extension is seen as a temporary relief for many Salvadorans living in the U.S.