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...