DED Lebanon: Deferred Enforced Departure
The U.S. government has announced that some Lebanese people in the United States can stay for 18 months under Deferred Enforced Departure (DED). We will provide more information when the official details are released in the government’s Federal Register announcement.
What is DED?
Deferred Enforced Departure (DED) is a form of legal protection for people in the United States. DED is for people who cannot go back to their home country because of dangerous situations, including political conflict.
If you qualify for DED, you can:
- Stay in the U.S. legally for a period of time
- Apply for a work permit in the USA
- Apply for a document to travel outside the USA
- Be protected from detention and deportation
DED is temporary. It does not give you lawful permanent status, citizenship, or any permanent immigration status.
| See the White House Memo for current information available. |
Who is eligible?
We will update this page when the Federal Register notice comes out.
Do I need to apply for DED Lebanon?
No. You do not need to apply for DED Lebanon. USCIS does not require an application for DED Lebanon. DED automatically applies to certain residents from Lebanon.
Can I apply for a work permit?
Work permits are available to people with DED and are known as an Employment Authorization Document (EAD). It shows employers that you are allowed to work in the USA. You can apply for a work permit by filing Form I-765 with USCIS.
Can I apply for a travel permit?
Travel permits are available to people with DED. It is known as advanced parole. It shows immigration officials that you are allowed to travel abroad and back to the USA.
You can apply for a travel permit by filing Form I-131. Follow the instructions on the Federal Register notice when applying for a travel permit.
What happens when DED Lebanon expires?
If DED is not renewed, you will have the same immigration status you had before getting DED.
If you did not have a legal immigration status before you applied for DED, you may become undocumented. You can apply for another form of immigration status if you are eligible. If you stay without any legal status, you will risk the chance of arrest or deportation.
Can I change my immigration status?
You can have DED at the same time as another immigration status.
You can apply for asylum, lawful permanent status (green card), or other protected status if you meet the requirements for those applications.
Where can I find help?
It is important to seek legal advice from an immigration lawyer or accredited representative. They can help you apply and discuss questions or concerns. Many organizations and lawyers offer free or low-cost legal services.
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