As we navigate the current immigration landscape in 2026, it is vital to remember that the EAD Automatic Extension policy that previously allowed many noncitizens to work for up to…
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For many foreign nationals, the waiting period between filing an application and receiving approval is one of the most stressful aspects of the U.S. immigration process. This is particularly true…
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The National Interest Waiver (NIW) petition is a highly popular pathway to obtaining a green card for professionals whose work benefits the United States. However, there is a common and…
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If you are pursuing an employment-based green card, you may wonder whether you can switch jobs while your Form I-485, Adjustment of Status, is pending. This question is especially common…
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Scott Legal, P.C. is issuing an important alert regarding a major change in U.S. immigration policy. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has published an Interim Final Rule, effective today, October…
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Receiving approval for your National Interest Waiver (NIW) petition, also known as Form I-140, is an important milestone on the path to permanent residency in the United States. However, many…
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USCIS increased the maximum validity period for Employment Authorization Documents (EADs) to five years.
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I-512L is an Advance Parole document that allows an Adjustment of status applicant to travel internationally while his green card petition is pending.
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Expedited processing is available to healthcare and childcare workers who have filed an initial I-765 Application for Employment Authorization.
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On September 21, 2022, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Service, “USCIS’ announced that it was vacated the Trump era Employment Authorization rules implemented in 2020 restricting Employment Authorization Document,…
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Many noncitizens present in the United States hear information related to obtaining an Employment Authorization Document, “EAD” that is either not true or partially true.
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You cannot apply for an EAD independently; it is always tied to a specific non-immigrant status. An EAD also does not give the ability to travel and is not a…
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Starting in January 2022, E-2 dependent spouses are authorized to work pursuant to their status if their status is designated E-2S; the process to confirm and correct this status is…
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The Department of Homeland Security announced on April 15, 2022 that Cameroon has been designated for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for 18 months as a result of the ongoing armed…
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If you have not received your EAD you can try submitting a service request to USCIS. To avoid issues with delivery of the EAD, make sure your address with USCIS…
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Work authorizations for adjustment applicants used to be valid for one year only. Since the recent USCIS policy change on June 9, 2021, the new EAD cards will be valid…
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The Department of Homeland Security issued final rules that created significant changes in the processing of Asylum based employment authorization applications.
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USCIS has announced on June 11, 2021 that work permits (employment authorization cards) for those applying for adjustment of status can now be issued for a maximum of two year.
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Example: Your spouse was granted an E-2 visa/E-2 status and you are currently in the U.S. on an E-2 spouse status. You want to start looking for a job in…
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The L-1 visa allows companies abroad that have a qualifying relationship with a U.S. company to transfer employees to the U.S. in managerial, executive and specialized knowledge roles. The L-1…
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