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Department of Homeland Security (DHS) L-2 Visas H-1B

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ALERT: Simultaneous Adjudication of H-4 and L-2 Status Extensions and Employment Authorization Applications Will Expire on January...

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A settlement agreement in the case of Edakunni v. Mayorkas was reached in January 2023. As part of the settlement agreement, USCIS agreed to: “bundle” the adjudication of Forms I-539 and I-765 for H-4 and L-2 derivatives with...more

Holland & Hart - Employers' Lawyers

New Rule Permanently Extends the Automatic EAD Extension Period to 540 Days

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is finalizing a critical regulatory change to permanently increase the automatic extension period for Employment Authorization Documents (EADs) from 180 days to 540 days for certain...more

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DHS to Streamline Adjudication of Extension of Status, Change of Status, and Work Authorization Applications for Spouses and...

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On January 19, 2023, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) reached a settlement in Edakunni v. Mayorkas. As a result of the settlement, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has agreed to resume its...more

Mintz - Immigration Viewpoints

USCIS Agrees to Bundle Adjudications of H-4 & L-2 Spousal Extensions and EAD Applications with H-1B & L-1 Principals

On January 20, 2023, as part of a settlement agreement with the plaintiffs in Edakunni v. Mayorkas, USCIS agreed to adjudicate Forms I-539 and I-765 for extensions of H-4 and L-2 spouses and employment authorization documents...more

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USCIS Agrees to Streamline Ability of Nonimmigrant Dependent Spouses to Secure Employment Authorization

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Federal immigration officials just agreed to streamline the process by which certain nonimmigrant dependent spouses are able to secure employment, reverting to a previous method that should reduce processing times and...more

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Some Overdue, but Limited, Relief for Working H-4, L-2 & E Spouses

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The USCIS (US Citizenship & Immigration Service) announced a new rule to aid in the recent dilemma many foreign national families and US employers have confronted; namely addressing the gap in work authorization and...more

Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete, LLP

Settlement Is Good News For L-2 And H-4 Spouses Needing Employment Authorization

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has agreed to make policy changes that will benefit L-2 spouses and certain H-4 nonimmigrants filing renewal applications for Employment Authorization Document cards...more

Tarter Krinsky & Drogin LLP

Significant Changes For Employment Authorization Capability For H-4 and L-2 Spouses Result From Federal Court Lawsuit and...

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is expected to release new guidelines for employment authorization which will affect H-4 and L-2 spouses resulting from a settlement agreement reached in a federal court...more

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DHS Settlement Provides Long-Awaited Changes for H-4 and L-2 Spouse Work Authorization

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Spouses of H-1B and L-1 workers have long faced protracted delays by the U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services (USCIS) in processing their work authorization (EAD) renewals. The wait has sometimes exceeded more than a...more

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Immigration Insights Podcast: International Entrepreneur Parole Program & Biometrics Requirement

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On Burr & Forman's "Immigration Insights" podcast, host Melissa Azallion Kenny provides listeners with updates on the International Entrepreneur Parole Program and the suspension of biometric fees for dependent applicants....more

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USCIS Implements New Fees & Forms & Premium Processing Is Lengthened

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On August 3, 2020, USCIS published a final rule that significantly increases the filing fees for certain immigration and naturalization petitions. The rule, which will be effective October 2, 2020, also removes certain fee...more

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