AILA Executive Director Welcomes Administration’s Moves to Protect Lebanese Nationals

Washington, DC – Today, American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) Executive Director Ben Johnson welcomed news that the Biden Administration will designate Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Lebanese nationals. Additionally, the Administration detailed how Lebanese nationals in the United States can apply for work authorization based on Deferred Enforced Departure (DED) and special relief as foreign students.

“It is a great relief that the Biden Administration has provided protection to Lebanese nationals here in the United States through TPS, DED, and special student relief. Using the Secretary of Homeland Security’s immigration authority to protect individuals is a positive step that will undoubtedly save lives and keep families together.”