EAD

USCIS Increases EAD Automatic Extension

On May 03, 2022 USCIS announced that they are increasing the automatic extension period for EAD from 180 to 540 days

HR Guide: Employment Based Green Card

What are the steps of the Green Card Process? PERM, I-140 & I-485 What is the timeline for the Green Card process? 3 - 27 years

USCIS Updates Policy to Improve Immigration

USCIS improves RFE and NOID rules and increases the validity period for EAD to 2 years. New rules will benefit H-1B employees.

USCIS suspends Biometrics Requirements for H-4 & L-2 visas

On May 04, 2021, USCIS announced that, beginning May 17, 2021, it will suspend biometrics requirements for H-4, L-2, and certain E visas.

International Students on F-1 can now file for OPT online

F-1 students seeking Optional Practical Training (OPT) can now file Application for Employment Authorization (I-765) online.

Lawsuit against USCIS by AILA about H-4 and L-2 delays

AILA files lawsuit against the DHS challenging long processing time delays for H-4 and L-2 EADs. If the lawsuit succeeds, we will see......

How can employees track H-1B registration and lottery result

Your company's authorized point of contact will work with the immigration attorney to register you for the lottery by following these steps.

Mistakes to avoid for H-1B Lottery Registration

Employer should create a Registrant account, regardless of whether you will be using an attorney or accredited representative to register.

Extended OPT flexibility for international students

USCIS announced on Feb 26, 2021 that they are extending flexibilities for filing I-765 (Application for Employment Authorization or EAD).

Lawsuit filed against USCIS for requiring biometrics for H-4 spouses

The H-4 EAD is the employment authorization document that the spouses receive to legally work in the U.S.

On F-1 OPT? Make sure to update your SEVIS records

If there is a change in employment status while a foreign national is on OPT, he/she should work with their DSO to update their SEVIS.

DELAYS: Green Card and Employment Authorization Document

USCIS is facing delays in printing Green Cards and Employment Authorization Documents (EAD) for foreign nationals.