One TPS recipient shares what it's like to live under uncertainty

NPR | By Vanessa Romo

Published September 7, 2026 at 2:37 PM MDT

With Temporary Protection Status expected to expire next week for Salvadorans, TPS recipient Daysi Gonzales has been documenting her life in limbo on social media.

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Vanessa Romo is a reporter for NPR's News Desk.

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