On April 4, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced it was increasing the automatic renewal period for employment authorization (EAD) from 180 days to 540 days. This temporary measure will apply to applicants who correctly applied for an EAD extension on October 27...
US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has begun implementing a streamlined process for issuing employment authorization documents (EAD) to refugees. Now they can obtain a work permit in 30 days instead of several months, as before. The simplified procedure applies to persons entering the United States...
The Biden administration on August 31 sent notices to tens of thousands of migrants across the US reminding them to apply for work permits. The move comes in response to mounting pressure from officials in New York and other cities…
The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced who is eligible for an emergency work permit (EAD). This is stated on the USCIS website. In order for an applicant to qualify for an emergency EAD, the applicant must meet…
On November 21, the US State Department announced that Afghan refugees who received a parole and Ukrainians who came to America under the United for Ukraine (U4U) program will automatically receive the right to work and a social security number. They don't have to wait for work permits...
The federal government has issued a notice that heralds a potentially huge improvement for Ukrainians fleeing the war as the US intends to reduce the waiting time for work permits for Ukrainians and a number of other immigrants, according to The Philadelphia Inquirer. “This is very good news,” said the 21-year-old…
The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has removed the requirement to provide biometric data when filing Form I-765 Application for Work Permit for asylum seekers. This is stated on the USCIS website. The fee for the services of receiving biometric data will also not be charged when ...
The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced a temporary rule that extends the automatic renewal period for work permits and Employment Authorization Documents (EAD) to 540 days. This time extension will take effect on May 4, 2022…
The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has introduced an Expedited Application Process for Work Permits (EAD). This new step will benefit certain categories of EAD holders. Writes about this American Bazaar Online. The Office announced that it will expeditiously process EAD for ...
US Citizenship and Immigration Services announced that F-1 students seeking Additional Internship (OPT) can now submit Form I-765 “Application for Employment Authorization” online, subject to certain conditions. This is possible if they submit documents in one of the following categories: ...