Redesignation of TPS for South Sudan and DHS Notice of Special Student Relief for F-1 Students from South Sudan

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On March 2, 2022, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) extended and redesignated South Sudan for TPS for 18 months. The 18-month extension and redesignation of South Sudan for TPS will be in effect from May 3, 2022, through November 3, 2023. To be eligible, individuals must have continuously resided in the United States since March 1, 2022 and meet all other TPS eligibility criteria.  

The extension of South Sudan allows currently eligible TPS South Sudan beneficiaries to re-register and retain TPS through November 3, 2023, so long as they otherwise continue to meet the TPS eligibility requirements. The redesignation of South Sudan allows additional individuals who have been continuously residing in the United States since March 1, 2022, to obtain TPS, if otherwise eligible. 

The Federal Register notice for TPS for South Sudan has been published and the link can be found below. Federal Register notices include instructions for applying for TPS and an Employment Authorization Document (EAD). 

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) also published a notice in the Federal Register establishing Special Student Relief for F-1 students whose country of citizenship is South Sudan (regardless of country of birth) and who are experiencing severe economic hardship as a result of the humanitarian crisis in South Sudan. The rule is effective March 3, 2022, through November 3, 2023. This relief will allow eligible students to request employment authorization, work an increased number of hours while school is in session, and reduce their course load while continuing to maintain their F-1 status. 

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