21 October 2024

US DHS announces protections for Lebanese nationals currently in the United States

On 17 October 2024, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced new immigration protections for Lebanese nationals currently in the United States in light of the ongoing armed conflict in Lebanon. DHS has designated Lebanon for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for 18 months. TPS will be available for individuals who have continuously resided in the United States since 16 October 2024 who are either Lebanese nationals or are individuals with no nationality who last habitually resided in Lebanon.

A Tax Alert prepared by EY Law LLP group, and attached below, provides additional details.

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Full text of Tax Alert

Document ID: 2024-1927