US government announces extension of work permits for certain categories of immigrants

September 16, 2024 3:25 PM

US government announces extension of work permits for certain categories of immigrants

A temporary final rule (TFR) was recently announced by the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), building on significant modernization efforts that have streamlined the eligibility of immigrants for work permits. The TFR extends the automatic 180-day period for certain employment authorization documents (EADs) to 540 days. This statement comes after upgrades that, over the previous 12 months, have drastically shortened EAD processing times. The temporary measure announced on Thursda...

Biden Will Visit Baltimore Next Week After Bridge Collapse

September 16, 2024 5:03 PM

Biden Will Visit Baltimore Next Week After Bridge Collapse

President Joe Biden will travel to Baltimore on Friday following last week's collapse of Francis Scott Key Bridge, White House spokesperson Karine Jean-Pierre said. The steel truss bridge collapsed early on Tuesday morning, killing six road workers, when a massive container ship lost power and crashed into a support pylon. Much of the span crashed into the Patapsco River, blocking the Port of Baltimore's shipping channel. The accident has paralyzed shipping in and out of the Port of Baltimore....