Nationals from 16 countries have a Temporary Protected Status in the United States.

Lebanese nationals are being offered temporary immigration reprieve and can ask for work authorization.

“Stop this war. Call for a cease fire. Get exchange of all the hostages, whether they be Israeli hostages or Palestinians," said David Shomar, a Palestinian-Lebanese-Arab American.

As war is ongoing in the Middle East, many innocent civilians and those who care about them worry for their safety every day.

“We check the news to see what actually is happening right now. We tried to get another hour of sleep afterwards by shutting off the phones and shutting off our media and then try to get some more sleep. Then we wake up and we try to hear what's been happening in Lebanon. Did any of our friends or family get hurt?" Shomar said.

In October, the United States Department of Homeland Security announced it was issuing a Temporary Protected Status designation for Lebanon for 18 months "due to ongoing armed conflict and extraordinary and temporary conditions in Lebanon that prevent nationals of Lebanon from returning in safety."

Lebanese nationals coming to the U.S. after Oct. 16 are not eligible for this status.

There is also opportunity for Lebanese nationals to apply for Employment Authorization Documents, as well as a Special Student Relief Notice to help eligible students work and cut back on their course load.

“Some of the efforts that they have of extending their visas so they can stay and maybe even have work permits to work here while they're staying here [are] extremely important. Step in the right direction," Shomar said before adding, "It's not enough. We need to make sure there's a cease fire."

Homeland Security said about 11,000 Lebanese nationals should be eligible for the Deferred Enforced Departure and Temporary Protected Status designations.