U.S. extends TPS for Salvadorans, sort of (Oct. 29, 2019)
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The United States extended protections for about 265,000 Salvadoran migrants who live in the country under the aegis of the Temporary Protected Status program, which shields them from deportation and allows them to work legally. TPS work permits will be extended until 2021. Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele is touting the deal as a significant achievement -- but it's not immediately clear to what extent migrants will actually gain extra time.
U.S. extends TPS for Salvadorans, sort of (Oct. 29, 2019)
U.S. extends TPS for Salvadorans, sort of…
U.S. extends TPS for Salvadorans, sort of (Oct. 29, 2019)
The United States extended protections for about 265,000 Salvadoran migrants who live in the country under the aegis of the Temporary Protected Status program, which shields them from deportation and allows them to work legally. TPS work permits will be extended until 2021. Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele is touting the deal as a significant achievement -- but it's not immediately clear to what extent migrants will actually gain extra time.