Brief
US DHS extends temporary protected status for over 100,000 Ukrainians and Sudanese
The DHS said the protection remains in effect until a further announcement, without specifying a new deadline.
By Felo News Desk · Published
More than 100,000 people from Ukraine and Sudan will retain Temporary Protected Status (TPS) in the United States, the Department of Homeland Security said on Monday, after the protections were set to expire on Oct. 19.
What happened
The TPS for roughly 101,000 Ukrainians and 1,800 Sudanese was scheduled to end on Oct. 19. DHS issued a written statement saying the individuals “retain protection” and that an announcement will be made “at the appropriate time.” The agency did not specify how long the reprieve will last or whether work permits will continue.
What the reports add
The Los Angeles Times report notes that the decision follows a pattern under the Trump administration of allowing TPS to lapse without a clear timeline, citing a recent extension for nearly 200,000 Salvadorans whose status expired on Sept. 9. It also references a bipartisan push by activists and lawmakers urging the administration to keep TPS for Ukrainians because of ongoing war conditions.
What was said
Gisela Salomon wrote that DHS “did not indicate how long they could stay or when a final announcement would be made on their status.” The agency’s statement said Ukrainians and Sudanese “retain protection” but offered no further details.
How it came about
Ukraine was first designated for TPS in April 2022 after Russia’s full‑scale invasion, with the Biden administration extending the designation most recently in January 2025 for an additional 18 months through Oct. 2026. Sudan’s TPS, established in 1997, has been renewed repeatedly because of armed conflict and political instability. The current extension arrives two weeks before the Nov. 3 midterm elections, a period when immigration policy is a focal point of political debate.
Key facts
- More than 100,000 Ukrainians and Sudanese retain TPS after the deadline on Oct. 19. (latimes.com)
- Ukrainian TPS was first granted in April 2022 and most recently extended in Jan 2025 through Oct. 2026. (latimes.com)
- Sudan's TPS has been in place since 1997 and is renewed due to ongoing conflict. (latimes.com)
Timeline
- 2022-04-01 — Ukraine designated for TPS following Russian invasion
- 2025-01-01 — Biden administration extends Ukrainian TPS for 18 months
- 1997-01-01 — Sudan TPS established
Sources
- [1] latimes.com — originally reported as “Homeland Security grants temporary deportation reprieve for more than 100K Ukrainians and Sudanese”
