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USCIS Issues New Guidance on Sudan TPS and Employment Authorization for October 2026
In October 2026, USCIS confirmed that Sudan TPS beneficiaries may continue to receive TPS-related protections and work authorization. The agency did not announce a new termination date and noted that further guidance may be issued in the future.
USCIS Issues Sudan TPS Update
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services(USCIS) has published updated guidance for Sudanese nationals currently protected under Temporary Protected Status (TPS). According to USCIS, TPS-related protections and employment authorization for eligible Sudanese beneficiaries remain in effect at this time. The agency did not announce a new TPS termination date but indicated that additional guidance may be issued in the future regarding the status of the designation.
The agency is also notifying certain beneficiaries that their TPS-based work authorization remains valid under current USCIS guidance and that eligible individuals may continue to work under those authorizations.
Automatic EAD Extensions for Sudan TPS Beneficiaries
USCIS is notifying certain Sudan TPS beneficiaries that their TPS-based employment authorization has been automatically extended.
To qualify, individuals generally must:
- Continue to be eligible for TPS;
- Have filed Form I-765, Application for Employment Authorization, during a qualifying TPS registration period; and
- Hold a TPS-based Employment Authorization Document (EAD) with category code A12 or C19.
USCIS is sending extension notices by mail and electronically to eligible beneficiaries with a myUSCIS account. These notices may be used, together with an eligible EAD, to demonstrate continued work authorization.
Sudan TPS Protections and Work Authorization Remain in Effect
USCIS stated that TPS-related protections for Sudan remain in effect and that eligible beneficiaries should continue to follow existing TPS requirements. While the agency acknowledged that future announcements regarding the designation may be issued, it did not announce that TPS or TPS-based employment authorization would end on Oct. 19, 2026. Until further guidance is issued, eligible beneficiaries may continue to rely on TPS-related protections and work authorization.
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