El Salvador

El Salvador is the smallest and most densely populated Central American country with a population of approximately 7 million residents. The country was inhabited by Meso-American people prior to the 16th century when it was colonized by the Spanish Empire. In 1609, the region where the country lies was known as Captaincy General of Guatemala, until it became a free from Spanish rule in 1821. The nation further ceded in 1823 and became part of the Federal Republic of Central America. El Salvador became a sovereign nation in 1841 when the Republic dissolved.

El Salvador’s constitution of 1983 is the highest legal authority in the country. The government is made up of the legislative, executive, and judicial branches. The executive is headed by the President, who is appointed by popular vote every 5-years. The President serves as both head of state and head of the government.

El Salvador has strong international relations with entities around the world. It is a member of the United Nations, the Organization of American States, Central American Parliament, Central American Common Market, and Central American Integration System. The country is also a member of the World Trade Organization, an active participant in the Summit of Americas, and chairs a working group Free Trade Area of the Americas internationally.

The country’s economy has strongly been driven by agriculture, namely coffee production. Promoting open trade has also helped the country’s economic growth, as has the development of its financial and banking sectors. The tourism industry has also helped the nation’s economy, in both international visitors and local jobs in the tourism/hotel industries. Unesco World Heritage Site Joya de Ceren, as well as San Salvador Volcanic Park, El Tunco beach, and other destinations, greatly draw tourists from around the world to the country.

The National Law Review covers the latest news and stories from El Salvador, Central America, and its international relations. Visas, international travel and immigration news, travel bans, banking and financial news, and other international relations are covered by the National Law Review. Visitors can find the latest Visa-bulletins, agency and administrative news, litigation, and stories, as they unfold, about El Salvador, and its international partners in Central America, and around the world.

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Jul
2
2021
Navigating the Travel Ban Jungle: National Interest Exception Checklist for the U.S. Covid Travel Bans Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Dec
19
2014
Turnin’ Havana to Atlanta: The White House Opens Doors for U.S. Telecommunications Investment in Cuba and Latin America Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jan
22
2018
Raise Your Hand If You’re Confused about I-9 Reverifications for Employees with TPS Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP
May
18
2022
Worldsmart: Un Puente Entre Dos Mundos— Inversiones Entre EEUU y América Latina [PODCAST] ArentFox Schiff LLP
Jun
8
2021
Global Employment Law Update - Part 2: Colombia to El Salvador McDermott Will & Emery
Apr
16
2021
Immigration Weekly Round-Up: Applications for Employment Authorization Now Online for Students; Biden Reaches Deal To Stem Immigration at Border; Central American Countries Agree to Anti-Corruption Plan Norris McLaughlin P.A.
Nov
8
2018
DHS Temporarily Extends Validity of TPS-Related Documents for Sudanese and Nicaraguan TPS Beneficiaries Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
Mar
4
2019
TPS Extended Through January 2, 2020, for Nationals of El Salvador, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Sudan Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
Aug
27
2019
USCIS to Close All but Seven International Field Offices Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
Jan
9
2018
DHS Announces El Salvador TPS to End on September 9, 2019 Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
Jan
19
2018
Reregistration Period Now Open for Haitian and Salvadoran TPS Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
Nov
14
2019
DHS Extends Temporary Protected Status Designation for Six Countries Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
Apr
5
2017
In a Historic Decision to Ban All Metals Mining, El Salvador Appears to Have Closed the Door on OceanaGold Greenberg Traurig, LLP
Mar
1
2019
Temporary Protected Status Extended for Sudan, El Salvador, Haiti, and Nicaragua Greenberg Traurig, LLP
Jan
8
2018
TPS for El Salvador to End – Transition Extension Through 9/9/19 Greenberg Traurig, LLP
Oct
11
2019
Reminder of the Automatic EAD Extension for Certain TPS Beneficiaries Greenberg Traurig, LLP
Oct
28
2019
Extension of El Salvador TPS Wind-Down Through Jan. 4, 2021, Announced Greenberg Traurig, LLP
Nov
17
2014
Environmental Regulation and Investor State Dispute Settlement Clauses Greenberg Traurig, LLP
Oct
27
2021
DOJ Announces Central America Anti-Corruption Tip Line Greenberg Traurig, LLP
Jan
7
2015
I-9 Update: Department of Homeland Security Extends TPS for El Salvador Greenberg Traurig, LLP
Nov
4
2019
TPS Extensions for El Salvador, Haiti, Honduras, Nicaragua, and Sudan Greenberg Traurig, LLP
Jul
8
2016
U.S. Department of Homeland Security Renews Temporary Protected Status for El Salvador Greenberg Traurig, LLP
May
11
2018
June 2018 Department of State Immigration Visa Bulletin Updates Greenberg Traurig, LLP
Feb
14
2017
March 2017 Visa Bulletin Update Greenberg Traurig, LLP
Jun
24
2023
Big Law Redefined: Episodes 6 & 7 | The State of Venture Capital in Latin America – Parts 1 & 2 [Podcast] Greenberg Traurig, LLP
Mar
23
2017
EAD Validity Extended for Six Months for Temporary Protected Status El Salvador Greenberg Traurig, LLP
Oct
16
2017
US Department of State Releases November 2017 Visa Bulletin Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
Mar
13
2018
US Department of State Releases April 2018 Visa Bulletin Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
Nov
6
2019
Validity of Temporary Protected Status Documentation Extended for Six Countries Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Oct
29
2019
DHS Extends Work Authorization of Salvadoran TPS Recipients Mintz
Nov
18
2014
Energy & Environment Law Update - November 17, 2014 Mintz
Nov
1
2019
TPS Documentation Extended for Six Countries Mintz
Nov
6
2018
DHS Issues New Guidance on Temporary Protected Status for El Salvador, Haiti, Nicaragua, Sudan Jackson Lewis P.C.
Sep
16
2020
Update: Extension of Wind Down for Salvadoran TPS Beneficiaries Jackson Lewis P.C.
Oct
24
2023
Implications of Priority Date Retrogression for R-1 Religious Worker Visas Jackson Lewis P.C.
 

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