Temporary Protected Status Extended for Lebanese Nationals

The Trump administration has extended deportation protections and work permits for thousands of Lebanese nationals in the U.S. under the Temporary Protected Status designation. This extension, valid through November 27, affects approximately 11,000 people. The move is due to the Department of Homeland Security needing more time to assess Lebanon's status.

In a notable development, the Trump administration has decided to extend deportation protections and work permits for thousands of Lebanese nationals residing in the U.S. This extension, which affects about 11,000 individuals, was announced in a notice published in the Federal Register on Wednesday.

According to the notice, Lebanese nationals will continue to enjoy the provisions of the Temporary Protected Status (TPS) designation until November 27. TPS is a program established by the U.S. Congress in 1990 to provide deportation relief and work permits to people from countries undergoing crises such as natural disasters or armed conflicts.

The decision to extend Lebanon's TPS designation came after the Department of Homeland Security revealed that Secretary Markwayne Mullin had not yet completed his review of Lebanon's situation, prompting an automatic renewal of the status.