On November 6, 2025, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), through USCIS, announced the termination of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for South Sudan, effective January 5, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. Approximately 5,000 South Sudanese nationals residing in the U.S. under TPS status will be impacted.
Read the Federal Register notice for more details.
Recommended Employer Action
I-9 Compliance & Employment Authorization
- EAD Validity Extended
- Form I-766, Employment Authorization Documents (EADs) with a categoryA12 or C19and aCard Expires date of Nov. 3, 2025; May 3, 2025; or Nov. 3, 2023, issued under a prior TPS designation of South Sudan,expire on Jan. 5, 2026.
- Reverification Requirement
- Employers mustreverifyemployment eligibility for South Sudan TPS beneficiaries presenting such EADsby January 6, 2026.
- Grace Period Considerations
- The 60-day grace period beginning November 6, 2025, provides a window for employers toupdate Form I-9 recordsand make compliance adjustments.
