- Lebanon TPS was automatically extended for 6 months, to November 27, 2026, by a May 29, 2026 notice.
- DHS’s next decision deadline was September 28, 2026, and no extension or termination has been published as of October 10.
- EADs marked May 27, 2026 stay valid to November 27 with the notice; about 11,000 people were estimated eligible.
Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Lebanon runs through November 27, 2026, and as of October 10 the Department of Homeland Security has not said whether it will extend or end the designation after that. The current end date comes from an automatic six-month extension DHS published on May 29, 2026 (91 FR 32069), after it missed the deadline to decide on the original 18-month designation.
That notice set up the next deadline too. It said the Secretary would review conditions in Lebanon “no later than sixty days prior to November 27, 2026,” which was September 28. The Federal Register shows no Lebanon TPS determination since May, and nothing is on public inspection. If DHS has again failed to decide in time, INA section 244(b)(3)(C) provides another six-month extension, to May 27, 2027. DHS has not published a notice confirming that.
Lebanon was first designated on November 27, 2024 (89 FR 93641) during the Israel-Hezbollah conflict. DHS estimated about 11,000 people were eligible. The May 2026 notice told holders to prepare for return, including requesting updated Lebanese travel documents, in case the designation is not extended again. For how the same deadline has played out elsewhere, see our El Salvador TPS status page.
What Lebanon TPS holders should do now
Current holders do not need to file anything to keep TPS through November 27. The May notice said re-registration is not required for this extension.
- Keep the May 29, 2026 Federal Register notice with your EAD. It is the document that extends a May 27, 2026 card to November 27.
- Keep your Form I-797 TPS approval and any pending Form I-765 receipt in the same folder.
- Watch for a new notice in October and November. An extension would set the next re-registration window. A termination would set an end date at least 60 days out.
- Request updated Lebanese travel documents if yours have lapsed. DHS’s notice specifically advised this.
- Talk to a lawyer or DOJ-accredited representative about asylum, a family petition or an employment-based case before November.
Work permits valid through November 27, 2026
The May notice automatically extended Lebanon TPS EADs. Unlike the Ukraine and Sudan extensions, this one does not depend on a pending renewal or an individual USCIS letter.
| Your EAD (category A12 or C19) | What to show an employer | Valid through |
|---|---|---|
| “Card Expires” May 27, 2026 | The EAD plus a copy of 91 FR 32069 | Nov. 27, 2026 |
| New Lebanon TPS EAD issued on approval | The EAD | Nov. 27, 2026 (printed date) |
Existing holders who never applied for an EAD can still file Form I-765 with the fee or a fee waiver request. Paper filings go to the USCIS Chicago lockbox (Attn: TPS Lebanon, P.O. Box 6943). Under H.R. 1, an initial TPS EAD costs $570 for filings postmarked on or after October 16, 2026, up from $560. Check the USCIS fee schedule for the full amount. Because DHS ended most automatic EAD extensions in 2025, the Federal Register notice is what carries your card forward, not a pending application.
Can new applicants still apply for Lebanon TPS?
The initial registration period ran from November 27, 2024 to May 27, 2026, and it has closed. Eligibility required continuous residence in the U.S. since October 16, 2024 and continuous physical presence since November 27, 2024. People who arrived after October 16, 2024 were never eligible under this designation. Late initial filing is allowed only in narrow cases set out in the TPS regulations, so speak to a lawyer before filing Form I-821 now.
What happens on November 27, 2026
Three outcomes are possible. A termination cannot take effect earlier than 60 days after its Federal Register notice, under INA 244(b)(3)(B). DHS would have to publish by about September 28 for a termination to take effect on November 27 itself, and it did not.
| If DHS… | Your TPS | Your work permit |
|---|---|---|
| Publishes an extension | Continues for the period in the notice | The notice normally auto-extends EADs and opens a re-registration window for Form I-821 |
| Publishes a termination | Ends on the notice’s date, at least 60 days after publication | Valid only as the notice allows; employers reverify |
| Publishes another automatic-extension notice, as in May | Continues 6 months, to May 27, 2027 | The notice would extend EADs to the same date |
| Publishes nothing | The statute provides a 6-month extension, to May 27, 2027. DHS has not confirmed it. | Documents still say Nov. 27, 2026 until USCIS issues guidance |
Courts are unlikely to block a termination. In Mullin v. Doe, decided June 25, 2026, the Supreme Court held that the TPS statute bars review of non-constitutional challenges to terminations.
Longer-term options for Lebanese nationals
TPS does not lead to a green card on its own. Holding TPS does “stop the clock” on the one-year asylum filing deadline if the year had not already run out (8 CFR 208.4(a)(5)(iv)), which keeps asylum open for people who arrived recently. Family-based and employment-based petitions remain available to those who qualify. Our guide to TPS-to-green-card pathways after the 2026 Supreme Court ruling walks through them.
Ukraine and Sudan face the same question sooner: both reach October 19, 2026 with no published decision; see the Ukraine TPS status page and the Sudan TPS status page.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does Lebanon TPS expire?
Lebanon TPS currently runs through November 27, 2026, after an automatic six-month extension published May 29, 2026 (91 FR 32069). DHS has not published a decision on the period after that as of October 10, 2026.
Will Lebanon TPS be extended again?
DHS had to decide by September 28, 2026 and has not published a decision. INA 244(b)(3)(C) extends a designation 6 months when DHS misses that deadline, which would run to May 27, 2027, but DHS has not confirmed it.
Is my Lebanon TPS work permit still valid?
Lebanon TPS EADs with category A12 or C19 and a Card Expires date of May 27, 2026 are automatically extended through November 27, 2026. Show the card with a copy of the May 29, 2026 Federal Register notice.
Do Lebanon TPS holders need to re-register in 2026?
No. The May 2026 notice said re-registration is not required for the six-month extension. A new filing window would open only if DHS publishes another extension that requires one.
Can I still apply for Lebanon TPS for the first time?
The initial registration period ran from November 27, 2024 to May 27, 2026 and has closed. Applicants needed continuous residence since October 16, 2024. Late initial filing is allowed only in narrow cases, so get legal advice first.
How much notice would DHS give before ending Lebanon TPS?
A termination cannot take effect earlier than 60 days after its Federal Register notice, under INA 244(b)(3)(B). DHS’s May notice also told holders to prepare for return in case the designation is not extended again.
