Temporary Protected Status Designated Country: South Sudan
ALERT: The TPS designation of South Sudan is automatically extended for 6 months from May 4, 2025, through Nov. 3, 2025. For additional information, please see the Federal Register notice.
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| TPS Extended Through: | Nov. 3, 2025 |
|---|---|
| Employment Authorization Document (EAD) Auto-Extended Through: | Nov. 3, 2025 |
| Continuous Residence Date in United States Since: | Sep. 4, 2023 |
| Continuous Physical Presence in United States Since: | Nov. 4, 2023 |
| TPS Designation Date: | Nov. 3, 2011 |
| Current TPS Designation Date: | Nov. 4, 2023 |
| Federal Register Notice Citation: | 90 FR 19217 |
As described in the [link] FRN, there is no requirement for current TPS beneficiaries to re-register to maintain their TPS status or to extend the validity of their EAD. TPS designation for South Sudan is automatically extended for 6 months and ends on Nov. 3, 2025, without any action required on the beneficiary’s part. Existing TPS beneficiaries who wish to apply for an EAD for the first time can do so with the appropriate application and fee.
Go to the TPS page for information about registering and re-registering.
If you are applying for TPS South Sudan, you may file Form I-821, Application for Temporary Protected Status, online. When filing an initial TPS application or re-registering for TPS, you can also request an Employment Authorization Document (EAD) by submitting a completed Form I-765, Application for Employment Authorization, online with your Form I-821 (or you can file your Form I-765 request separately later).
If you are filing a paper initial TPS application or re-registering for TPS, or if you are filing for a replacement EAD for TPS you were already granted, send your TPS package to the appropriate address in the table below.
| If you send your paper application via: | Then, mail your application to… |
|---|---|
| U.S. Postal Service USPS: | USCIS Attn: TPS South Sudan P.O. Box 6943 Chicago, IL 60680-6943 |
| FedEx, UPS, and DHL deliveries: | USCIS Attn: TPS South Sudan (Box 6943) 131 S. Dearborn 3rd Floor Chicago, IL 60603-5517 |
USCIS has automatically extended through Nov. 3, 2025, the validity of EADs with a marked expiration date of Nov. 3, 2023 or May 3, 2025, issued under the TPS designation of South Sudan. If your EAD is covered through this automatic extension, you may continue to use your existing EAD through Nov. 3, 2025, as evidence you are authorized to work.
To prove that you are authorized to work in the United States, you may show the following documentation to your employer. Government agencies may also accept these documents if they need to determine your immigration status:
- Your TPS-related EAD with a Nov. 3, 2023 or May 3, 2025, expiration date; and
- A copy of the Federal Register notice announcing the automatic extension.
Your employer may rely on the Federal Register notice as evidence of the continuing validity of your EAD. Go to the Documentation Employers May Accept and Temporary Protected Status Beneficiaries May Present as Evidence of Employment Eligibility page for more information.
If you apply for an EAD for the first time after May 3, 2025, we will issue you an EAD with the expiration date of Nov. 3, 2025.
For more information on TPS eligibility requirements, what to file, and step-by-step instructions on submitting an initial TPS application package, go to the TPS page. You can find the filing fees for TPS related forms on our Fee Schedule page.
You might be eligible for other immigration options listed on the Explore My Options page.
To apply for lawful permanent resident status (Green Card), you must be eligible under one of the categories listed on the Green Card Eligibility Categories page. Once you find the category that may fit your situation, click on the link provided to get information on eligibility requirements, how to apply and whether your family members can also apply with you.
Note on Seeking Asylum: Being granted and maintaining TPS until a reasonable period before the filing of the asylum application is considered an extraordinary circumstance for the purposes of the one-year filing deadline. In other words, having TPS status “stops the clock” on the requirement to file for asylum within one year of arriving in the United States, if the one-year clock has not already expired. See 8 CFR 208.4(a)(5)(iv).
Please be aware that some unauthorized practitioners may try to take advantage of you by claiming they can file TPS forms. These same individuals may ask that you pay them to file such forms. We want to ensure that all potential TPS applicants know how to obtain legitimate, accurate legal advice and assistance. A list of accredited representatives and free or low-cost legal providers is available on the USCIS website on the finding legal advice web page.
We don’t want you to become a victim of an immigration scam. If you need legal advice on immigration matters, make sure the person helping you is authorized to give legal advice. Only an attorney or an accredited representative working for a Department of Justice (DOJ) recognized organization can give you legal advice. Visit the Avoid Scams page for information and resources.
Forms
- Form I-821, Application for Temporary Protected Status
- Form I-765, Application for Employment Authorization
- Form I-131, Application for Travel Documents, Parole Documents, and Arrival/Departure Records
- Form I-912, Request for Fee Waiver
- Form I-601, Application for Waiver of Ground of Inadmissibility
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