South Sudan
Update: On November 19, 2025, the Trump administration decided to terminate TPS for South Sudanese TPS holders. The Trump Department of Homeland Security scheduled TPS from South Sudan to end effective January 5, 2026, causing TPS holders to lose TPS and related work authorization.
It is important that TPS holders immediately seek legal advice from a trusted immigration attorney for more information on this or any other immigration relief that may be available to you.
- TPS holders will not be able to use expired TPS work permits as proof of work authorization.
- A TPS holder who has applied for other immigration relief, for example asylum, may be authorized to work based on another pending application, and may provide proof of other forms of employment authorization to employers.
- If your employer asks, you can show this Federal Register notice showing that TPS holders remain authorized to work until January 5, 2026.
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If your employer asks, and you have work authorization pursuant to another form of immigration relief, such as a pending asylum claim, you can show them your work permit pursuant to other immigration relief.
If you are represented by a union, contact your Union Representative.
- If you are represented by a union, contact your Union Representative. Your union can bargain with your employer
for an unpaid leave of absence, severance pay, or other separation benefits. - Contact a trusted immigration attorney immediately. Beware of “notarios” or scammers. Find a reputable legal service provider near you.
There will likely be legal challenges to the ending of TPS for South Sudan. Please stay tuned.
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