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ByJeremy Richards
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USCIS has reduced Employment Authorization Document (EAD) validity periods for several humanitarian and pending-status categories, meaning more frequent renewals and tighter timelines. Learn who is affected, when the changes start, and how to avoid work authorization gaps.
ByJeremy Richards
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The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has issued an interim final rule ending the automatic extension of Employment Authorization Documents (EADs) for certain renewal applicants effective October 30, 2025. The change prioritizes national security and public safety by requiring renewed vetting before work authorization is extended. Limited exceptions apply, including TPS-related extensions. Employers and foreign workers are urged to plan early to avoid lapses in employment authorization.
ByRebecca Kroll
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If your Employment Authorization Document (EAD) was approved while your green card application is still pending, you may be wondering what comes next. This blog covers the key steps: getting your Social Security number (SSN), starting a new job with Form I‑9, and applying for a driver’s license.
ByRebecca Kroll
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A step-by-step walkthrough for international students moving from F‑1 to H‑1B, including petition timelines, interview scheduling, and stamping.
ByJeremy Richards
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This blog outlines U.S. immigration options for foreign entrepreneurs, covering both temporary visas and permanent green card pathways to start or grow a business.
ByJeremy Richards
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If you’re an E-Verify employer, DHS may no longer alert you when an employee’s EAD is revoked. Learn how to use the new Status Change Report and reverify with Form I-9.
ByJeremy Richards
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If your OPT is ending and you were not selected in the H-1B lottery, you may still have a way to work in the U.S. By securing a job with a cap-exempt employer, you can obtain an H-1B visa outside the lottery and then work concurrently for a cap-subject employer. This allows you to maintain employment while your cap-subject employer continues entering the lottery until you are selected.
ByJeremy Richards
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Didn’t get selected in the H-1B lottery? Explore detailed alternatives like TN visas, cap-exempt H-1Bs, L-1, O-1, and other work visa options to keep your U.S. immigration plans alive.
ByJeremy Richards
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DHS has extended Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Venezuela, Ukraine, and Sudan through 2026. Learn the re-registration periods, eligibility rules, and how to stay compliant.
ByRebecca Kroll
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When work visa holders move to the United States, their family members often accompany them. Understanding the employment and education options available to spouses and children of work visa holders is crucial for planning a smooth transition. This guide outlines the opportunities and limitations for family members based on visa categories, ensuring families can make…