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Extension of Lebanon Designation for Temporary Protected Status

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Lebanon's Temporary Protected Status designation has been automatically extended for six months, through November 27, 2026, due to rapidly unfolding security events in the country. No action is required by current TPS beneficiaries, but the extension preserves work and travel authorization for affected individuals. The Secretary of Homeland Security did not complete a determination on whether conditions for TPS designation continue to be met within the required 60-day window.
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SourceFed. Register
PublishedMay 29, 2026

The designation of Lebanon for Temporary Protected Status (TPS), which was set to expire on May 27, 2026, is automatically extended to November 27, 2026. Under the TPS statute, if the Secretary does not determine whether a foreign state continues to meet the conditions for designation for TPS at least 60 days before the expiration of the country's current TPS designation, the period of designation is automatically extended for six months. Rapidly unfolding events in Lebanon in March 2026 impacte

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