Beirut, Lebanon - Facing a sustained influx of refugees fleeing Syria's civil war, the Lebanese government imposed visa restrictions on Syrians this January. Now, in order for their residence in Lebanon to remain legal, Syrians must fit within one of six narrowly defined residency categories, or obtain sponsorship from an employer. Many of them have been told by Lebanon's Directorate of General Security that the usual six-month renewal of their residency in Lebanon is no longer an option.
