USA: Special Student Relief for Ukraine and Sudan

Individuals from Ukraine and Sudan can now apply for TPS, which when granted means that they cannot be removed from the US during the TPS period and can receive work authorization…

Jill Welch, Senior Policy Advisor to the Presidents’ Alliance, said in a statement, “The decision to couple Special Student Relief (SSR) alongside Temporary Protected Status (TPS) is very encouraging and should be applied to all countries experiencing crises. SSR is particularly important to international students from these countries who may need to work more hours off-campus or drop below a full-time course load without the risk of violating their student status. We urge DHS to keep moving toward being more responsive to the needs of crisis-impacted populations determined to succeed and build a better future.”

Read the full article from Study Travel Network here