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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...
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...
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...
FAQs about Uniting for Ukraine Including Applying for SSN and Benefits
Since Uniting for Ukraine went live on April 25, 2022, Ukrainian beneficiaries and their family members have been arriving in the U.S. While beneficiaries have support from their family, friends, and sponsors, many questions still arise while adjusting to the...
DHS Announces Temporary Increase of the Automatic Extension Period of Employment Authorization and Documentation for Certain Renewal Applicants
In light of increased processing times, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is announcing a temporary increase of the automatic extension for certain renewal applicants in order to avoid a lapse in employment authorization and/or documentation while their applications remain...
Which Categories of Employment Based Visas Allow Spouses to Work
There are many types of employment-based visas. These visas allow principal applicant to legally work in the United States, with some exceptions only for the petitioning employer. The H-1B, H-1B1 and E-3 visas allow a non-citizen to be employed in...
