US Halts All Visas for South Sudanese Citizens Over Deportation Standoff

The Trump administration has revoked existing visas and ceased new issuances, citing South Sudan's refusal to accept deported nationals, as conflict in the African nation escalates.

The US government has immediately revoked all visas for South Sudanese citizens and stopped issuing new ones, according to Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
Washington attributes the decision to South Sudan's transitional government's refusal to accept deported citizens from the United States.
This is the first instance during Donald Trump’s presidency that US immigration measures have targeted a specific nationality in this manner.
South Sudan is experiencing renewed conflict that threatens its 2018 peace agreement, with over 50,000 people displaced since February 2025.
Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for South Sudanese in the US is set to expire on May 3, 2025, adding further uncertainty for affected individuals.