Update: Processing Times for Family-based I-130 and I-485
Processing Times for Family-based petitions and applications, including I-130 and I-485
USCIS Announces Increase in EAD Validity Period to 5 Years
In a significant announcement on September 27, 2023, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) shared a notable update on the Employment Authorization Documents (EADs). The agency is extending the maximum validity period for initial and renewal EADs to five years for certain categories of noncitizens, including those admitted as refugees, granted asylum, and more. Key Takeaways:...
Update: Processing Times for Family-based I-130 and I-485
Processing Times for Family-based petitions and applications, including I-130 and I-485
Update: H-4 / H-4 EAD processing times
USCIS Processing Update: H-4 / H-4 EAD
Update: Processing Times for Family-based I-130 and I-485
Processing Times for Family-based petitions and applications, including I-130 and I-485
Update: Processing Times for Family-based I-130 and I-485
Processing Times for Family-based petitions and applications, including I-130 and I-485
Update: H-4 / H-4 EAD processing times
USCIS Processing Update: H-4 / H-4 EAD
Designation of Ethiopia for TPS
USCIS has announced that on December 12, 2022, it will publish a Federal Register notice explaining the registration process for Temporary Protected Status by Ethiopian nationals in the U.S. who meet certain conditions. This TPS designation of Ethiopia allows nationals of Ethiopia (and individuals having no nationality who last habitually resided in Ethiopia) who have continuously resided in the...
USCIS Temporarily Increases Automatic EAD extension up to 540 days
Update July 7, 2022 USCIS has informed the public that some applicants may have received incorrect receipt notices showing the outdated 180-day automatic extension instead of the current 540-day automatic extension. The incorrect receipt notices were issued between May 4, 2022 and June 2, 2022. Affected applicants should be receiving the correct notices by the third week of July. Sample...
Online Filing is Now Available for DACA and DACA EAD Renewal
On April 12, 2022, USCIS announced that individuals who have been granted deferred action under DACA may file Form I-821D, Form I-765 (EAD), and Form I-765 worksheet online.