United States Government Publishing Office publisher pbl distributor dst United States National Archives and Records Administration Office of the Federal Register author aut Government Organization text government publication eng FR Regulatory Information 2016_register executive 2018-02-02 article Notices D09002ee1c7f6a2d4 D09002ee1c7f6a31f United States Department of Homeland Security originator org United States Government Agency or Subagency United States U.s. Citizenship and Immigration Services originator org United States Government Agency or Subagency Through this Notice, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announces that the Secretary of Homeland Security (Secretary) is extending the designation of Sudan for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for 18 months, from May 3, 2016 through November 2, 2017. The extension allows currently eligible TPS beneficiaries to retain TPS through November 2, 2017, so long as they otherwise continue to meet the eligibility requirements for TPS. The Secretary has determined that an extension is warranted because the conditions in Sudan that prompted the 2013 TPS redesignation continue to be met. Sudan continues to experience ongoing armed conflict and extraordinary and temporary conditions within the country that prevent its nationals from returning to Sudan in safety. Through this Notice, DHS also sets forth procedures necessary for eligible nationals of Sudan (or aliens having no nationality who last habitually resided in Sudan) to re-register for TPS and to apply for renewal of their Employment Authorization Documents (EADs) with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). Re-registration is limited to persons who have previously registered for TPS under the designation of Sudan and whose applications have been granted. Certain nationals of Sudan (or aliens having no nationality who last habitually resided in Sudan) who have not previously applied for TPS may be eligible to apply under the late initial registration provisions if they meet (1) at least one of the late initial filing criteria, and (2) all TPS eligibility criteria (including continuous residence in the United States since January 9, 2013, and continuous physical presence in the United States since May 3, 2013). For individuals who have already been granted TPS under Sudan's designation, the 60-day re-registration period runs from January 25, 2016 through March 25, 2016. USCIS will issue new EADs with a November 2, 2017 expiration date to eligible Sudan TPS beneficiaries who timely re-register and apply for EADs under this extension. Given the timeframes involved with processing TPS re-registration applications, DHS recognizes that not all re-registrants will receive new EADs before their current EADs expire on May 2, 2016. Accordingly, through this Notice, DHS automatically extends the validity of EADs issued under the TPS designation of Sudan for 6 months, through November 2, 2016, and explains how TPS beneficiaries and their employers may determine which EADs are automatically extended and their impact on Employment Eligibility Verification (Form I-9) and the E-Verify processes. 81 FR 4045 https://www.govinfo.gov/app/details/FR-2016-01-25/2016-01387 2016-01387 fr25ja16-44 RIN 1615-ZB45 9111-97-P CIS No. 2576-15 DHS Docket No. USCIS-2014-0003 https://www.govinfo.gov/app/details/FR-2016-01-25/2016-01387 https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2016-01-25/html/2016-01387.htm https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2016-01-25/pdf/2016-01387.pdf 7 p. 4045 4051 81 FR 4045 RIN 1615-ZB45 Extension of the Designation of Sudan for Temporary Protected Status; Federal Register Vol. 81, Issue NOTICE 2016-01387 DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services 2016-05-03 CIS No. 2576-15 DHS Docket No. USCIS-2014-0003 9111-97-P 2016-01387 Notice.

Through this Notice, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announces that the Secretary of Homeland Security (Secretary) is extending the designation of Sudan for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for 18 months, from May 3, 2016 through November 2, 2017. The extension allows currently eligible TPS beneficiaries to retain TPS through November 2, 2017, so long as they otherwise continue to meet the eligibility requirements for TPS. The Secretary has determined that an extension is warranted because the conditions in Sudan that prompted the 2013 TPS redesignation continue to be met. Sudan continues to experience ongoing armed conflict and extraordinary and temporary conditions within the country that prevent its nationals from returning to Sudan in safety. Through this Notice, DHS also sets forth procedures necessary for eligible nationals of Sudan (or aliens having no nationality who last habitually resided in Sudan) to re-register for TPS and to apply for renewal of their Employment Authorization Documents (EADs) with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). Re-registration is limited to persons who have previously registered for TPS under the designation of Sudan and whose applications have been granted. Certain nationals of Sudan (or aliens having no nationality who last habitually resided in Sudan) who have not previously applied for TPS may be eligible to apply under the late initial registration provisions if they meet (1) at least one of the late initial filing criteria, and (2) all TPS eligibility criteria (including continuous residence in the United States since January 9, 2013, and continuous physical presence in the United States since May 3, 2013). For individuals who have already been granted TPS under Sudan's designation, the 60-day re-registration period runs from January 25, 2016 through March 25, 2016. USCIS will issue new EADs with a November 2, 2017 expiration date to eligible Sudan TPS beneficiaries who timely re-register and apply for EADs under this extension. Given the timeframes involved with processing TPS re-registration applications, DHS recognizes that not all re-registrants will receive new EADs before their current EADs expire on May 2, 2016. Accordingly, through this Notice, DHS automatically extends the validity of EADs issued under the TPS designation of Sudan for 6 months, through November 2, 2016, and explains how TPS beneficiaries and their employers may determine which EADs are automatically extended and their impact on Employment Eligibility Verification (Form I-9) and the E-Verify processes.

The 18-month extension of the TPS designation of Sudan is effective May 3, 2016, and will remain in effect through November 2, 2017. The 60-day re-registration period runs from January 25, 2016 through March 25, 2016. (Note: It is important for re-registrants to timely re-register during this 60-day period and not to wait until their EADs expire.) <bullet> For further information on TPS, including guidance on the application process and additional information on eligibility, please visit the USCIS TPS Web page at http://www.uscis.gov/tps. Extension of the Designation of Sudan for Temporary Protected Status , I-9Central@dhs.gov osccrt@usdoj.gov http://www.dhs.gov/E-verify http://www.justice.gov/crt/about/osc/ http://www.uscis.gov http://www.uscis.gov/I-9Central http://www.uscis.gov/save http://www.uscis.gov/tps https://egov.uscis.gov/casestatus/landing.do https://infopass.uscis.gov www.uscis.gov/tps Vol. 81, no. 15 Office of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration 2016-01-25 continuing daily deposited born digital 230 p. Table of Contents: AE 2.7: GS 4.107: AE 2.106: KF70.A2 https://www.govinfo.gov/app/details/FR-2016-01-25 P0b002ee1983351db 0097-6326 0042-1219 0364-1406 769-004-00000-9 000582072 f:fr25ja16 https://www.govinfo.gov/app/details/FR-2016-01-25 https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2016-01-25/pdf/FR-2016-01-25.pdf https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2016-01-25/xml/FR-2016-01-25.xml fdlp 3939 4158 DGPO 2018-02-02 2024-06-02 FR-2016-01-25 machine generated eng FR FR-2016-01-25 81 15