🇸🇩Extension of Temporary Protected Status Designation for South Sudan
Extension of South Sudan Designation for Temporary Protected Status
Summary
The designation of South Sudan for Temporary Protected Status (TPS), which was set to expire on May 3, 2025, is automatically extended to November 3, 2025. Under the TPS statute, if the Secretary does not determine whether a foreign state continues to meet the conditions for designation for TPS at least 60 days before the current expiration of the country's TPS designation, the period of designation is automatically extended for six months. The Secretary was unable to make an informed determination on South Sudan's designation by the March 4, 2025 statutory deadline due to the lack of an updated analysis of current country conditions in South Sudan. Accordingly, the TPS designation of South Sudan is automatically extended for six months, from May 4, 2025, through November 3, 2025.
Agencies
- Homeland Security Department
- U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
Business Impact
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The extension of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for South Sudan directly affects businesses by enabling employers to retain and employ individuals who are TPS beneficiaries, ensuring continued workforce stability and compliance with legal employment practices through valid EADs. This impacts labor and employment trends for businesses employing South Sudanese nationals.