The United States government has adopted a package of immigration measures that provides for accelerated issuance of work permits for a certain group of foreign nationals. Find out who benefits from this Department of Homeland Security (DHS) provision.
The package approved by the Democratic government also provides for the extension of the maximum validity period of the initial and renewal work authorization documents (EAD) for a maximum of five years for asylum seekers, asylum seekers, refugees and persons with applications for adjustment status or cancellation of removal.
During the Joe Biden administration, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services sent more than 1.4 million email and text message notifications granting work authorization eligibility.
How does the EAD work permit work?
If you are a foreign citizen, you should know that if you are not a resident, it is essential that you complete the Employment Authorization Document (EAD).
This document, explains the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) site, shows employers that you can be hired to work in the United States. You must have the work permit card before starting work.
Which immigrants will soon receive their work permits?
The Joe Biden administration announced that it will expedite the process of issuing work permits to undocumented immigrants who have been paroled and who also made the designation through the CBP One application. The process will take 30 days instead of the previously planned 90 days, according to a statement from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The measure comes into force from October 1st.
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will deploy additional staff and implement improvements to reduce the average processing time for these applications from 90 days to 30 days for U.S. citizen parolees. Cubans, Haitians, Venezuelans or Nicaraguans.
“The goal is to ensure that individuals receive timely authorization to work and can support themselves and their families while they continue their processes in the United States,” DHS adds.
How do I apply for the EAD work permit?
To apply for your United States Work Authorization Card (EAD), you must submit an Application for Employment Authorization (Form 1-765).
- How do I submit the form?
- Read the instructions for Form I-765
- Complete and sign your Form I-765
- Pay registration fees if applicable and
- Provide all necessary evidence and supporting documentation.
