The U.S. The Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) recently updated the status of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Salvadoran citizens. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) provided this clarification. The federal agency confirmed that Salvadoran nationals currently residing in the United States under this program will retain their protected status and existing work authorizations for the time being. This development follows a period of uncertainty regarding the future of the program for this specific group.
An official update from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) via the USCIS website states that protections remain in effect until further notice. This guidance effectively supersedes a previous alert from September 3, 2026, which had suggested that these protections were slated to expire on September 9, 2026. While this provides immediate relief for current beneficiaries and their employers, it functions as an interim measure rather than a long-term formal extension or redesignation. DHS has not yet issued a new notice in the Federal Register, leaving several procedural details—such as re-registration windows and updated expiration dates for Employment Authorization Documents (EAD)—pending.
Employers operating in sectors dependent on this labor force should monitor official channels for upcoming directives regarding Form I-9 compliance. Because there is currently no updated documentation table for EAD extensions, clarity on how to manage these documents will depend on further federal guidance. Industry professionals are encouraged to stay apprised of any regulatory shifts that could alter these current provisions in the future.
In response to these developments, the AGC is seeking input from its members regarding the practical implications of this policy continuity. The organization aims to gauge how the maintenance of TPS status, or a potential future expiration, impacts construction workforce operations and project management. Collecting member feedback is a vital part of the AGC’s strategy to engage with federal policymakers on labor and immigration issues affecting the construction sector. To inform the organization’s advocacy, members should submit their compliance challenges by emailing org or calling 703-837-5382 to share your experiences.
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