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Work Authorization
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Immigration Blog
USCIS Returns to Concurrent Processing of Nonimmigrant Primary and Dependent Applicants’ Forms
In a settlement agreement signed on January 19, 2023, USCIS agreed to “bundle” the adjudication of dependent applicants’ Form I-539 (Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status) and Form I-765 (Application for…
Ogletree Deakins Insights
Employee Requests to Work Remotely While Abroad: Considerations for Employers
In the wake of the pandemic and global adoption of teleworking, an increasing number of employees are looking to work remotely abroad. Unfortunately, the law is not as flexible as…
The Mobile Workforce
New Zealand Implements Notable Immigration Updates
By María E. Ferré, John Corgan
As 2022 draws to a close, the New Zealand government has announced a variety of immigration updates that affect foreign nationals’ work authorization and employers’ accreditation status. These updates include…
The Mobile Workforce
Canada Extends Work Authorization to Families of Temporary Foreign Workers
By María E. Ferré, John Corgan
On December 2, 2022, the Canadian government announced a two-year expansion of work authorization to spouses and working-age children of temporary foreign workers at all skill levels. According to the…
Immigration Blog
USCIS: Employment Authorization for Certain Ukrainian, Afghan Parolees
By Amy L. Peck
USCIS has announced that Ukrainian and Afghan parolees with certain classes of admission are employment authorized incident to status which means they can begin working without an EAD. Covered individuals…
Inside Business Immigration
Certain Ukrainian and Afghan Parolees Employment Authorized Incident to Parole
Effective Nov. 21, 2022, USCIS announced that certain Afghan and Ukrainian beneficiaries paroled into the United States are employment authorized incident to parole. These beneficiaries do not need USCIS approval…
The Insightful Immigration Blog
A Tale of Two Cases – Washtech v. DHS and Texas v. USA: To What Extent can the Executive Branch Allow Noncitizens to Remain and Work in the US
By Cyrus Mehta
By Cyrus D. Mehta and Kaitlyn Box* To what extent can the Executive Branch allow noncitizens to remain and work in the US when there is no explicit provision in…
Herman Legal Group Blog
When Can I Get Work Authorization During My Marriage Green Card Process?
By Publisher
If you reside in the United States and want to work but your green card isn’t ready, you’ll need a work permit. The green card consular processing naturally takes a…
The Mobile Workforce
Critical Form I-9 Compliance Risks as DHS Changes Work Authorization Rules
Employers are responsible for verifying the identity and employment authorization of newly hired employees. The Form I-9 (Employment Eligibility Verification) is critical to any employer’s onboarding process for new hires,…
Café con Labor
USCIS expande la prórroga automática de Documentos de Autorización para Empleo (“EAD”) de 180 a 540 días
By Glenn Rissman, Ingrid Ponce
View English Version Here. El 4 de mayo, los Servicios de Ciudadanía e Inmigración de los Estados Unidos aumentarán la prórroga automática de autorización para trabajar de 180 a 540…