The Biden administration has granted Temporary Protected Status (TPS) to approximately 11,000 Lebanese nationals currently living in the United States, the Department of Homeland Security announced Thursday, Oct. 18. The designation allows those eligible to remain and work legally in the U.S. for 18 months, provided they were present in the country as of Oct. 18 and meet specific criteria, such as having no disqualifying criminal record or immigration violations.
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US gives Lebanese nationals protected status during Israel-Hezbollah conflict

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Biden administration grants Temporary Protected Status to 11,000 Lebanese nationals in the U.S., allowing legal stay and work for 18 months.

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