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 remain in the United States legally and avoid deportation. A spokesperson for DHS confirmed the extension in a written statement but did not provide a reason for the decision.

DHS stated that further announcements regarding TPS for each country will be made at an appropriate time. Until those announcements occur, nationals of those countries present in the U.S. under TPS retain 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 because hundreds of thousands of Salvadorans, Ukrainians, and Sudanese face the possibility of having their protection and work authorization suddenly revoked. Spicer urged the administration to follow the requirements of the TPS statute and carefully consider conditions in countries of origin.