The Department of Homeland Security has announced an extension of temporary protected status for over 100,000 Ukrainians and 1,800 Sudanese nationals, allowing them to stay in the U.S. This decision reverses the expiration that was scheduled for Monday. Ukrainians are protected due to the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, while Sudanese protections are based on long-term instability in Sudan. The future of the TPS program for Lebanon remains uncertain as its current designation is set to expire on November 27.
Key facts
- DHS extended TPS for 101,000 Ukrainians and 1,800 Sudanese.
- The TPS expiration was set for October 20, 2026.
- TPS for Sudan has been in place since 1997.
- Previous TPS terminations affected over 1 million individuals from 13 countries.
- Lebanon's TPS designation is set to expire on November 27.
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