Significant New Automatic Extension Period for Certain EADs

May 5, 2022 | Diane E. MetzgerLaura E. HemmerMelanie Gurley Keeney

by Luke Phillips On May 4, 2022, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (“USCIS”) published a Temporary Final Rule authorizing an increase of the automatic extension period applicable to expiring Employment Authorization Documents (“EADs”)...

New Guidance on E and L Spouses’ Employment Authorization

Mar 28, 2022 | Diane E. MetzgerLaura E. HemmerMelanie Gurley Keeney

by Luke Phillips On March 18, 2022, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (“USCIS”) announced that it is updating the guidance in its Policy Manual regarding what may be used as evidence of employment authorization for certain E and L nonimmigrant...

Consular Interview Waivers for Certain Nonimmigrant Visas Extended Through December 31, 2022

Jan 3, 2022 | Diane E. MetzgerLaura E. HemmerMelanie Gurley Keeney

by Luke Phillips For certain nonimmigrant visa applicants with approved petitions, the U.S. Department of State (“DOS”) has extended authorization for consular officers  to waive interviews through December 31, 2022.  The extension of authorization applies...

Healthcare Workers Can Now Request Expedited Processing for EADs

Jan 3, 2022 | Diane E. MetzgerLaura E. HemmerMelanie Gurley Keeney

by Luke Phillips U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (“USCIS”) has announced that healthcare workers with a pending Employment Authorization Document (“EAD”) renewal application (i.e., Form I-765), and whose EAD is expired or expires in...

DHS Extends I-9 In-Person Verification Flexibility Until April 30, 2022

Dec 20, 2021 | Diane E. MetzgerLaura E. HemmerMelanie Gurley Keeney

by Luke Phillips On December 15, 2021, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) announced an extension of the flexibility policy regarding the in-person verification of identity and employment eligibility documentation for Form I-9, Employment Eligibility...