Adjustment of Status (AOS) has a very specific definition in the United States. It is defined as the process whereby someone goes from a temporary nonimmigrant status to a Lawful Permanent Resident without obtaining a visa...more
In an effort to address the ongoing Employment Authorization Document (more commonly known as an “EAD”) processing backlog, USCIS recently announced it would lengthen the maximum validity period for certain EAD categories to...more
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services has issued helpful guidance (available here and here) on how to apply for employment authorization documents based on compelling circumstances. When a foreign national applies...more
The final phase of the green card application involves an Adjustment of Status (AOS). While their AOS is pending, applicants cannot leave the US without permission, a document called Advance Parole....more
When filing for an adjustment of status (AOS), which enables individuals to apply for a Green Card while still present in the United States, applicants may simultaneously apply for an employment authorization document (EAD)...more
Employers have reason to be thankful as federal immigration officials have taken steps in recent days to improve processing times for Employment Authorization Documents (EADs) for green card applicants. Fisher Phillips...more
On August 3, 2020, USCIS published a final rule that will significantly change forms and increase fees for certain immigration and naturalization benefit requests effective October 2, 2020. Any application, petition, or...more
As previously reported by Mintz, on August 3, 2020, USCIS issued a Final Rule which will increase USCIS filing fees. There are dramatic fee increases to many common petitions and applications; and some filing fees will be...more
USCIS has recently enacted two policy changes in regards to permanent residency applicants applying for Adjustment of Status (AOS). These changes impact applications for Advance Parole Travel Authorization (AP) as well as...more
Advance Parole allows an individual to travel internationally during the pendency of an adjustment of status (AOS) application. Those individuals who hold a valid H or L visa also have the option of using that visa to travel...more
Seyfarth Synopsis: This Management Alert addresses Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) from employers and foreign nationals regarding President Trump’s recent Executive Order on immigration....more