New USCIS Rule extends certain Employment Authorization Documents by up to 540 Days
On May 4, 2022, USCIS announced that it would automatically extend certain Employment Authorization Documents (work permits) from 180 days to 540 days in order to address severe delays in processing the Form I-765, Application for Employment Authorization. The eligibility requirements for the new rule are: The individual must have already been issued a work…
New USCIS Policy allows certain applicants to obtain Employment Authorization Documents that will be valid for 2 years
On February 7, 2022, USCIS updated its General Guidelines on the Maximum Validity Periods for Employment Authorization Documents (EADs), or work permits, for certain filing categories. This guidance allows eligible applicants to obtain EADs that will be valid for 2 years when they file initial or renewal EAD applications (filed on Form I-765). Before this…
Automatic Extension of Work Permits
Some foreign nationals who are employed in the U.S. are eligible for an automatic extension of their work permit, or Employment Authorization Document (EAD) simply by filing a timely I-765 renewal application. This benefit helps to prevent gaps in employment authorization. Upon receipt of the I-765 application, USCIS will automatically extend the employee’s EAD for…
