Overview
- A Federal Register notice posted Nov. 5 sets a Jan. 5, 2026 termination date and triggers a 60‑day window for South Sudanese nationals to depart or face removal.
- Officials said the review found no ongoing armed conflict that poses a serious threat to returning nationals and pointed to assurances on reintegration from South Sudan’s government.
- DHS estimates about 5,000 people could be affected, though a separate filing cited 232 approved cases and 73 pending, highlighting discrepancies in counts.
- U.N. officials and aid groups report fragile security, human rights abuses, and severe food insecurity, with some areas assessed at catastrophic levels.
- Those who report voluntary departure through the CBP Home app may receive a complimentary plane ticket and a $1,000 exit bonus, as advocacy groups condemn the move and potential legal challenges are discussed.