The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) officially announced the termination of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for South Sudan, effective at 11:59 p.m. on January 5, 2026. The measure was published on November 6, 2025, in the Federal Register under the title.
What is TPS and why is it ending for South Sudan?
Temporary Protected Status (TPS) allows nationals of countries with armed conflicts or humanitarian disasters to remain legally in the U.S., obtain work permits, and be protected from deportation. The DHS decided to terminate the designation of South Sudan because, according to its review:
- There is no longer a widespread armed conflict that poses a serious threat to returnees.
- The country shows improvements in security, governance, and humanitarian conditions.
- Maintaining TPS no longer meets the criteria established by the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA). ↑
⚠️ Who is affected by this decision?
The termination affects all South Sudanese nationals and non-nationals of South Sudan who currently have Temporary Protected Status (TPS).
Until January 5, 2026, beneficiaries will remain protected and will be able to work legally in the U.S., thanks to the automatic extension of their Employment Authorization Documents (EADs) until that date.
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