South Sudanese Face Loss of Temporary Protected Status in the U.S. by January 5

The United States is set to end the temporary protected status for citizens of South Sudan, impacting thousands who sought refuge from ongoing conflict.

• Effective January 5, the United States Department of Homeland Security will terminate the temporary protected status for individuals from South Sudan, affecting their legal residency.
• This decision comes after years of allowing South Sudanese people to legally remain in the United States, escaping violence and instability in their homeland.
• South Sudan has faced severe armed conflict since its independence in 2011, prompting many to seek safety in the United States under the temporary protected status.