USCIS is notifying certain Sudan TPS holders that their expired employment authorization documents have been extended through October 19, 2026, aligning with the end of Sudan’s TPS designation. Learn which EAD categories qualify and how Sudan TPS EAD extensions will be verified.
USCIS is notifying eligible Sudan TPS holders with pending EAD renewals that their expired work authorization documents are extended through October 19, 2026, aligning with the end of Sudan’s TPS designation — here’s what affected recipients need to know about Sudan TPS EAD extensions.
The South Sudan TPS termination took effect August 7, 2026, ending protections for current beneficiaries. Employment Authorization Documents with A12 or C19 category codes issued under this designation are no longer valid as of that date.
USCIS has updated its SAVE guidance on South Sudan TPS following a federal court stay that keeps beneficiaries’ status and employment authorization valid while litigation continues, with EADs extended through July 30, 2026, pending further court developments.
USCIS has updated its SAVE system guidance for South Sudan TPS following a federal court stay that blocked the program’s termination. South Sudan TPS beneficiaries retain their status and work authorization while litigation remains ongoing, with EAD validity extended per the court order.
