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UNITED STATES – New Temporary Protected Status designation for Lebanese nationals amid ongoing crisis.
October 21, 2024
By: Justin Kadich, Senior Immigration Attorney at Go Global Immigration, PLLC
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced this week new temporary immigration benefits to Lebanese nationals currently in the United States due to the ongoing armed conflict and extraordinary and temporary conditions in Lebanon that prevent nationals of Lebanon from returning in safety. The most impactful measure is the announcement of the designation of Temporary Protected Status (“TPS”) for citizens of Lebanon in the United States for 18 months.
What is TPS?
TPS is a temporary protection that allows people from a designated country to remain in the United States while conditions in their home country make safe return impossible. The Secretary of Homeland Security can designate a country for TPS if the country is experiencing ongoing armed conflict, natural disaster, or other extraordinary and temporary conditions. In order to register for TPS, the individual must file Form I-821, Application for Temporary Protected Status, to the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS).
Additionally, TPS beneficiaries are eligible to file for a work permit, Employment Authorization Document (“EAD”), with USCIS which should be approved through the duration of their TPS status. It should be noted that while TPS beneficiaries are authorized to work as long as they maintain their TPS, they do need to provide acceptable evidence of identity and work authorization for Form I-9 purposes like all other employees in the US and will need the EAD issued by USCIS to comply with this requirement.
Newland Chase insight
Newland Chase partners with Go Global Immigration, PLLC to support clients with U.S. immigration services. The team at Go Global Immigration is extremely knowledgeable about TPS including initial TPS applications as well as eligible extensions. Please contact Gol Global Immigration if you have any questions on TPS or any U.S. immigration matter.
This immigration update is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for legal or scenario-specific advice. Furthermore, it is important to note that immigration announcements are subject to sudden and unexpected changes. Readers are encouraged to reach out to Newland Case for any case- or company-specific assessments.
