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Increased Automatic Extension to up to 540 Days of Certain EADs Pending Renewal
Based on current processing times for Employment Authorization Document (EAD) renewal applications, Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has determined that it is imperative to increase the automatic extension period for certain EAD renewal applicants from up to 180 days to...
USCIS cuts short EAD validity dates for for H-4, L-2, and E-3 EAD renewals as part of “Batch” processing.
USCIS has indicated that it will be adjudicating certain I-765 EAD renewals in 'batches' in order to streamline processing of the EAD cards on their end. As a result, the end validity date printed on the EAD cards will be...
The Newly Announced 5-Year EAD
USCIS recently announced updated guidance to increase the Employment Authorization Document (EAD) validity period for eligible recipients. In some cases, the validity period may be up to 5 years for both initial and renewal applications. This will be available for...
FAQs on Maintaining H-1B or L Status while Using Advance Parole (AP) and Employment Authorization Document (EAD) after Filing for Adjustment of Status
Are you a temporary H-1B or L worker who has filed for adjustment of status to receive your long-awaited green card? Congratulations! Once you have received your Advance Parole (AP) and Employment Authorization Document (EAD), you are probably puzzled whether...
Can I Apply For a Compelling Circumstance EAD?
A compelling circumstance EAD is a temporary work authorization that may be issued by USCIS, in its discretion, to certain non-immigrants and their dependents. These individuals must meet a specific criterion, including being the beneficiaries of approved employment-based immigrant visa...
USCIS Agrees to Adjudicate Applications for H-4 and L-2 Dependents at the Same Time as the Principal H-1B or L-1 Spouse when Those Applications are Concurrently Filed
Prior to 2019, when the spouse and children of H-1B and L-1 workers filed an extension of their status (I-539) along with the principal H-1B or L-1 extension (I-129), USCIS would adjudicate the extensions for the whole family at the...
The Who, What, and When of H-4 EADs
As the processing times for Employment Authorization Document (EAD) applications continue to vary greatly and the option for premium processing remains uncertain, foreign employees are often left feeling unsure and anxious about potential gaps in work authorization. H-4 EAD holders...
Uncertainty for Employment-Based Green Card Applicants at the End of the Government’s Fiscal Year
As the end of the government’s fiscal year approaches on September 30, 2022, many foreign nationals with pending employment-based green cards are left with uncertainty as to when their green card applications may get adjudicated. The Visa Bulletin is released...
