With TPS set to expire September 9, 2019, Granados' alternative to stay in the U.S. legally is a residency petition that his father, who is already a resident, requested four years ago.

Ending TPS could hurt certain sectors "that are high growth and depend on this labor," Russell added. According to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce , New York State has 87 workers available for every ...

“The decision by the Administration to terminate TPS for over 14,700 Salvadorans on Long Island will place thousands of Long Island families, and our local economy, at risk,” it states.