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The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has announced an automatic six-month extension of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for South Sudan, which was originally set to expire on May 3, 2025, now extended to November 3, 2025. This extension was due to a lack of up-to-date information on the conditions in South Sudan. South Sudanese nationals in the U.S. who have been living continuously in the country since September 4, 2023, continue to be eligible for TPS, allowing them to stay and work in the U.S. during this period. Employment Authorization Documents (EADs) for TPS holders are also automatically extended without any additional action needed.

The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced a 30-day period for public comments regarding an information collection related to the Citizenship and Integration Direct Services Grant Program. This request, reviewed under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, aims to extend the current information collection without changes. The feedback will help evaluate aspects like the necessity, accuracy, and impact of the collection process. Public comments can be submitted online, and USCIS seeks input on how to improve the process while minimizing the burden on respondents.

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and its component, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), are inviting public comments on their proposed changes to the Application for Naturalization. This is part of a regular information gathering process in compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The public is encouraged to provide feedback on the necessity, accuracy, quality, and reduction of burden related to the information collection process. Comments are open for 60 days, and anyone interested can submit their views through the Federal eRulemaking Portal.

The Department of Homeland Security is extending Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Venezuelans. This extension will allow Venezuelans who are already on TPS to continue living and working in the U.S. from April 3, 2025, to October 2, 2026. Venezuelans must re-register between January 17, 2025, and September 10, 2025, to maintain their status. This decision is based on the ongoing humanitarian and political crisis in Venezuela, making it unsafe for nationals to return.

The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), part of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), is seeking public comments on a proposed new information collection initiative. This initiative involves gathering applicants' social media identifiers to enhance identity verification and national security screening as directed by Executive Order 14161. The public can submit comments on this proposal within the 60-day period ending on May 5, 2025, through the regulations.gov website. The initiative estimates a total of approximately 285,999 hours of public burden, yet no additional costs are anticipated for respondents beyond current requirements.

On January 20, 2021, President Biden directed the reinstatement of Deferred Enforced Departure (DED) for eligible Liberians. As a result, these Liberians have their employment authorization extended until June 30, 2022. The notice also automatically extends certain Employment Authorization Documents (EADs) and assists eligible Liberians in applying for adjustment of status under the Liberian Refugee Immigration Fairness (LRIF) provision. This measure provides Liberians with additional time to apply for permanent residency and ensures they can continue working during this period.

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced an 18-month extension of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Ukraine, from April 20, 2025, to October 19, 2026. This extension allows Ukrainian nationals to remain in the U.S. due to ongoing armed conflict and extraordinary conditions in Ukraine. Current TPS beneficiaries must re-register between January 17, 2025, and March 18, 2025, to maintain their status. DHS also provided guidance on employment authorization documents, including options for automatic extensions.

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced an extension of the comment period for an information collection request related to reduced fees, allowing public comments until February 16, 2021. This extension follows legal challenges that halted a final rule which would have changed the fee schedule and eliminated the reduced fee form, Form I-942. The notice invites public feedback concerning the necessity, accuracy, and impact of collecting this information. The form is used to assess eligibility for reduced fees for immigration benefits, impacting individuals or households, and estimates suggest 4,491 respondents with a total burden cost of $19,087.

President Biden has reinstated Deferred Enforced Departure (DED) for eligible Liberians, allowing them to remain in the United States and continue working until June 30, 2022. This decision was made to support Liberians who have been residing in the U.S. and were part of the DED program as of January 10, 2021, while they transition to lawful permanent resident status. The action reflects the strong relationship between the United States and Liberia and aligns with U.S. foreign policy interests. Some individuals, such as those deemed ineligible for Temporary Protected Status or those with adverse foreign policy impacts, are excluded from this DED extension.

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced the cancellation of a previous decision by former Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas regarding Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Venezuela. Mayorkas' decision, made on January 10, 2025, had extended TPS for Venezuela and simplified the application process for current TPS holders from both the 2021 and 2023 designations, allowing them to keep their status until October 2, 2026. The new DHS decision, effective immediately, nullifies the previous extensions and restores the original expiration dates for the 2021 and 2023 designations. DHS will cease processing any re-registration applications filed under Mayorkas' notice and refund related fees.