Biden extends temporary legal status for nearly 1 million immigrants from four countries
The Biden administration has extended the temporary legal status for nearly 1 million immigrants from El Salvador, Sudan, Ukraine, and Venezuela. This allows them to renew work permits and protections against deportation. The extensions will last until March 2026 for Salvadorans and until October 2026 for Sudanese, Ukrainians, and Venezuelans. This decision comes as the incoming Trump administration is expected to reduce such protections. While the Biden administration announced these extensions, it did not make new arrivals eligible for Temporary Protected Status. This decision has drawn criticism from progressive activists who argue it could hinder efforts to prevent mass deportations.