What mass deportation would mean for Salvadoran families in the U.S.

The video discusses the Velasco family, who are Salvadorian immigrants living in California under Temporary Protected Status (TPS). With the Trump administration's decision to end TPS, the family faces the prospect of returning to a dangerous El Salvador, leaving behind their U.S. citizen children. The video explores the broader implications of ending TPS, including economic impacts on both the U.S. and El Salvador, and shares personal stories of those affected. It highlights the challenges of returning to El Salvador, such as gang violence and a poor job market, and offers advice for Salvadorians in the U.S. to seek legal immigration status.

What program allowed the Velasco family to stay in the US after the 2001 earthquake in El Salvador?

• Asylum Seeker Program

• Refugee Resettlement Program

• Temporary Protected Status (TPS)

• Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA)

Why is the Velasco family worried about returning to El Salvador?

• They have no relatives there.

• The country is experiencing economic prosperity.

• There is a high level of violence and instability.

• They have never lived there before.

What is the potential impact on El Salvador's economy if Salvadorians with TPS are deported?

• It will have a multibillion-dollar negative impact.

• It will boost the economy.

• It will have no impact.

• It will only affect the US economy.

How does Yanira Arias support her family in El Salvador?

• By working in El Salvador.

• By investing in local businesses.

• By visiting them every month.

• By sending a quarter of her monthly salary.

What advice is given to Salvadorians in the US regarding their immigration status?

• Wait for the government to change its policy.

• Ignore the legal process.

• Seek help from pro-immigration organizations.

• Return to El Salvador immediately.

What is one of the main challenges faced by deportees returning to El Salvador?

• Finding affordable housing.

• Accessing healthcare services.

• Securing employment.

• Learning the local language.

What is the Velasco family's hope for their future in the US?

• To live underground illegally.

• To return to El Salvador.

• To find a legal way to stay.

• To move to another country.