Application for Employment Authorization (I-765)

Last month USCIS issued a controversial memo suggesting that Adjustment of Status was a form of extraordinary relief and that individuals wanting to pursue a green card should leave the US to Consular Process.  As you can imagine this memo sparked fear and chaos throughout the immigration community and many Attorneys started to talk about...

USCIS announced on December 4, 2025, that certain Employment Authorization Documents (EADs) will now have shorter validity periods for both initial and renewal applications, affecting many individuals seeking or extending work authorization in the U.S.   USCIS explained that the purpose of these changes is to ensure more frequent vetting, deter fraud, and identify applicants who...

For most foreign nationals, applying for Naturalization is the final step in the Immigration process. While holding a green card offers significant stability, it does not provide the full benefits of citizenship. Extended absences from the U.S. (over six months), criminal history, and other factors can jeopardize the ability to maintain permanent residency and renew...

The Edakunni v. Mayorkas settlement reached mandated the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) to bundle the processing of specific forms for H-4 and L-2 visa holders. Key Provisions of the Edakunni Settlement: Bundled Processing: Under the settlement, USCIS agreed to process Forms I-539 (Application to Change or Extend Nonimmigrant Status) and I-765 (Application for...

For a long time, processing times for applications filed at USCIS have been spiraling out of control and certain applications do not qualify for premium processing. For example, the current processing time for EB-5 cases is 47-71 months!  Imagine investing over half a million dollars, paying a $3,675 filing fee and then having to wait...

As many of you are well aware, USCIS processing times seem to be getting longer and longer for a variety of cases.  A potential way around these long processing times is to submit an expedite request. To qualify for an expedite, you must meet one of the following criteria: Severe financial loss to a company...