Biden extends temporary protected status for 800,000 Venezuelans and Salvadorans in the US

The Biden administration has extended Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for about 600,000 Venezuelans and over 200,000 Salvadorans in the U.S. for another 18 months. This decision comes just before President-elect Donald Trump, who plans to implement stricter immigration policies, takes office. The extension is based on ongoing humanitarian crises in Venezuela and environmental issues in El Salvador. TPS allows individuals to stay and work legally in the U.S. but does not provide a path to citizenship. Critics argue that the program's renewals may become automatic despite conditions in home countries. This extension is significant as it affects many families, allowing them to remain together in the U.S. Salvadorans have benefited from TPS since 2001, following devastating earthquakes. The decision reflects ongoing advocacy for TPS extensions for other countries facing similar challenges.