A federal court has blocked the termination of Temporary Protected Status for South Sudanese nationals living in the United States.
The ruling temporarily extends humanitarian protections, giving thousands of vulnerable immigrants more time to remain legally in the country.
The US District Court order prevents the government from abruptly ending protections that allow beneficiaries to live and work legally.
The decision allows South Sudanese families to remain protected while fighting and instability continue in their homeland.
Under the order, existing work permits and other legal documents remain valid as the case moves through the courts.
Federal immigration authorities said employment authorization for affected South Sudanese nationals will remain valid through August 10, 2026.
Employers and government agencies can verify beneficiaries’ eligibility through the federal Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements system.
Temporary Protected Status provides humanitarian protection to people from countries affected by armed conflict, disasters or other extraordinary conditions.
Immigration officials advise affected South Sudanese nationals to follow official government updates as further court proceedings determine the future of their protections.
