The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has extended the temporary protected status (TPS) for Lebanese nationals in the United States for six months.
According to a Federal Register notice, the TPS expired on May 27, but has now been extended to November 27. “Rapidly unfolding events in Lebanon in March 2026 impacted the Department’s ability to conduct a thorough review of prevailing country conditions for the Secretary’s timely consideration and determination,” the notice explains.
DHS said that former DHS Secretary Kristi Noem and Secretary Markwaye Mullin were “unable to make an informed determination on Lebanon’s TPS designation by the March 28, 2026, statutory deadline due to the dynamic and quickly unfolding events in Lebanon that required a new review of country conditions and impacted the ability to provide information for Secretarial consideration.”
Earlier this month, the State Department issued a travel advisory for Lebanon, labeling it as a “Level 4 – Do not travel.”
“Do not travel to Lebanon for any reason,” the State Department says. “U.S. citizens are at risk due to civil unrest, crime, terrorism, risk of wrongful detention, kidnapping, and limited health facilities.”
The State Department added that there is an “ongoing risk of kidnapping and hostage-taking in Lebanon. Local authorities have warned that foreign nationals may be targeted.”
“Americans and other travelers – including tourists, humanitarian workers, journalists, and business professionals – may be viewed as targets of opportunity,” the statement added. “If you are kidnapped or taken hostage, the reason for you being in Lebanon is unlikely to offer protection.”
