USCIS has announced a significant shift in its security and vetting procedures following Presidential Proclamation 10949 and recent national-security incidents. These changes include broad adjudication holds, mandatory interviews, and a comprehensive re-review of pending and previously approved cases involving nationals of 19 “high-risk countries.” The new requirements are outlined in USCIS...
Update January 3, 2025 As of January 2025, we have observed a range of processing times for Employment Authorization Document (EAD) and Advance Parole (AP) applications filed concurrently with Form I-485. Below are some sample approvals from recent cases handled at the National Benefits Center (NBC). I-765 Employment Authorization Document (EAD) Processing Times Filed 09/10/2024 → Approved...
Update January 3, 2025 As of January 2025, we have observed a range of processing times for Employment Authorization Document (EAD) and Advance Parole (AP) applications filed concurrently with Form I-485. Below are some sample approvals from recent cases handled at the National Benefits Center (NBC). I-765 Employment Authorization Document (EAD) Processing Times Filed 09/10/2024 → Approved...
