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Employment Authorization for L-2, H-4, and E Visa Spouses – Frequently Asked Questions in light of New USCIS Policy

Please see the below guidance on U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service’s (“USCIS”) recent settlement and policy changes regarding work authorization for L-2, H-4, and E visa spouses. The changes ...
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H-4 visa renewal: Plan early to avoid work authorization gap

Is your work authorization tied to your spouse who is in the U.S. on an H-1B visa? You could consider planning your renewal early this year. During the long waiting period for renewing a work permit, ...
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USCIS Decouples EAD Card and Advance Parole Travel Documents to Speed EAD Card Processing for Adjustment Applicants

Without a formal news release, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (“USCIS”) started prioritizing pending requests for employment authorization (Form I-765) by adjustment of status (“AOS”) ...
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100,000+South Asian Families Face Job Loss After 540-Day EAD Visa Lifeline Erased

I stared at the Federal Register on Thursday and felt the floor drop. The 540-day automatic EAD extension I personally fought to create—through sleepless nights, 37 drafts, and a direct recommendation ...