Trump administration extends TPS for Ukraine, Sudan

The Trump administration extended Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for nationals from Ukraine and Sudan on Oct. 18, allowing them to continue living legally in the United States. This status shields eligible migrants from deportation when their home countries face dangerous conditions like war or unrest.

A spokesperson for DHS confirmed the extension in a written statement to OSV News but did not provide a reason for the decision. The spokesperson noted that further announcements regarding TPS for each country will be made at an appropriate time, and until then, those currently in the U.S. under the designation retain their protection.

David Spicer, the director of policy and engagement for migration at the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, said the conference is monitoring the situation closely. He noted that hundreds of thousands of people from Sudan, Ukraine, and El Salvador are lawfully present in the country but face the possibility of having their protection and work authorization revoked. The conference is urging the administration to follow TPS legal requirements and consider the conditions in these countries of origin.