Tag: #h4ead
New Rules for Certain EAD Holders and Cap-Gap Beneficiaries
In December 2024, USCIS published new rules introducing significant changes to Employment Authorization Document (EAD) extensions and the H-1B program. These updates aim to address processing delays and improve continuity for impacted workers and their employers. Key Changes to EAD Extension Periods The automatic extension period for certain EADs has been permanently increased from 180…
Update: H-4 / H-4 EAD processing times
USCIS Processing Update: H-4 / H-4 EAD
Update: H-4 / H-4 EAD processing times
USCIS Processing Update: H-4 / H-4 EAD
Update: H-4 / H-4 EAD processing times
USCIS Processing Update: H-4 / H-4 EAD
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July 7, 2022 USCIS has informed the public that some applicants may have received incorrect receipt notices showing the outdated 180-day automatic extension instead of the current 540-day automatic extension.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…
Settlement Reached: H-4 EAD Renewals Now Also Qualifies For Automatic 180-Day extension and L-2s Get Work Authorization Without EAD.
Update May 12, 2022 On Nov. 12, 2021, USCIS issued a policy announcement to clarify that it will consider E and L spouses to be employment authorized based on their valid E or L nonimmigrant status. Since the November 2021 announcement, the Department of Homeland Security added new Class of Admission (COA) codes to distinguish…
USCIS Processing Update: H-4 / H-4 EAD
Update October 23, 2024 We have some new data on H-4 standalone applications (Form I-539) from both the California and Vermont Service Centers. Based on the latest case samples, the processing times range from 3 to 6.5 months. The median processing time is approximately 3.5 months. The fastest approval was 3 months, while the slowest…