U.S. cancels temporary protection status for Sudanese nationals
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September 19, 2017 (WASHINGTON) - The U.S. Administration on Monday
has issued a decision to terminate the Temporary Protected Status
(TPS) for Sudanese nationals indicating an improvement of conditions
in the East African nation.
The U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security usually designates a foreign
country for TPS due to conditions in the country that temporarily
prevent the country’s nationals from returning safely. These
conditions include ongoing armed conflict, environmental disasters or
other extraordinary conditions.
The TPS provides employment authorization and protection from
deportation for foreign nationals who cannot be safely returned to
their home countries.
Since November 4th, 1997, Sudan has been designated for the TPS
allowing Sudanese nationals already present in the U.S. and who apply
for the benefit to reside and work lawfully and without being
subjected to removal from the country.
On January 25, 2016, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)
announced the extension of Sudan for TPS until 2 November 2017.
“The U.S. Acting Secretary of Homeland Security Elaine Duke has
determined that conditions in Sudan no longer support its designation
for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) after reviewing country
conditions, and after Department of Homeland Security (DHS) officials’
consultations with the appropriate U.S. government agencies,” said a
press release by the USCIS on Monday
Duke’s decision means that incoming Sudanese nationals to the U.S.
will no longer be able to remain in the country due to the inability
to return to their home country due to environmental disaster or
conflict.
However, Sudanese nationals currently in the U.S. under TPS can
maintain their status for one year until they will be illegal
residents in the country.
“Acting Secretary Duke is extending benefits for beneficiaries of
Sudan TPS for 12 months to allow for an orderly transition before the
designation terminates on Nov. 2, 2018,” read the press release.
The U.S. decision comes three weeks before a decision by the Trump
Administration on the permanent lift of U.S. sanctions on Sudan on 12
October.
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