USCIS announced on May 3, 2022 that effective May 4, 2022, the 180 day automatic extension for certain applicants who timely applied for a renewal of their employment authorization document (EAD) is increased by another 360 days to 540 days.
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Update on E and L Spouses – Employment Authorization
Today U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) issued an update regarding changes it is making to assist those spouses of E and L visa holders who are in the United States but do not have evidence of employment authorization in
In Response to Russian Invasion, DHS Designates Ukraine for Temporary Protected Status
On March 3, 2022, Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas announced that eligible Ukrainian nationals residing in the United States as of March 1, 2022 will be able to file for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) and related work authorization under a
Ukraine Receives Temporary Protected Status
On March 3, 2022 Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security, Alejandro Mayorkas, designated Ukraine for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for a period of 18 months. The 18 month TPS period goes into effect on the publication date of the
CBP Updates I-94 Admission Codes to Allow E and L Dependent Spouses to Work without a Separate EAD
Further to policy changes first announced in November 2021, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has implemented new Form I-94 admission codes that allow E and L dependent spouses entering the U.S. after January 31, 2022 to work without
The Welcome Change to the USCIS Mission Statement
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) was created by President George W. Bush after the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks to integrate 22 Federal departments including what was once known as the Immigration & Naturalization Service. Now commonly referred to as
EB-5 Investor Visa Update January 10, 2022
A decision on January 5, 2022 by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to drop an appeal hopefully provides some clarification to confusion and uncertainties about the minimum required investment caused by a June 22, 2021 Federal Court Decision.
In
Employment Authorization Document Update: Expedited Processing for Healthcare Workers
An important update was announced by USCIS on December 28, 2021 to help alleviate for at least some applicants the intolerable delays in renewing their Employment Authorization Document (EAD). If you are a healthcare worker who has a pending EAD
Visa Applications: Waiver of Interviews
On December 23, 2021, the Secretary of State authorized consular offices through December 31, 2022, to waive in-person interview requirements for certain nonimmigrant visa applicants.
Who is covered under the expanded authorization?
Newly Covered Visa Types
The new authorization applies
Our Nation’s First People
In honor of Native American Heritage Month, Christine Alden authored an article for AILA’s think immigration blog. In the article, “Our Nation’s First People,” Christine encourages AILA members to make an effort to attend at least one related program, ceremony