The U.S. government, led by Secretary of State Marco Rubio, is revoking all visas for South Sudanese passport holders and blocking new entries, citing South Sudan's failure to accept nationals expelled from the U.S. This marks a significant immigration policy shift and is seen as a response to South Sudan's exploitation of U.S. immigration norms. The decision comes amid concerns about civil unrest in South Sudan. Currently, approximately 133 South Sudanese hold Temporary Protected Status (TPS) in the U.S. until May 2025, but broader changes under the Trump administration may affect future protections.
"Washington is revoking all visas for South Sudanese passport holders and blocking new arrivals, complaining the African nation is not accepting its nationals expelled from the US."
"Rubio accused the transitional government in Juba of taking advantage of the United States, saying that every country must accept the return of its citizens when another country seeks to remove them."
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