Revised Form I-765 with Option to Apply for SSN
For foreigner’s applying for temporary employment authorization in the United States, obtaining a social security number was previously a separate step, requiring a separate application to be filed with the Social Security Administration. As of October 2, 2017, the revised version of form I-765, Applicati0n for Employment Authorization now includes a section, allowing the applicants to request the issuance of a Social Security card at the same time they apply for an employment authorization document.
READ MOREUSCIS has released Redesigned Green Cards and Employment Authorization Documents
Following its announcement on April 19, 2017 USCIS started printing newly designed Green Cards and Employment Authorization Documents [EAD] on May 1, 2017.
The new front and back of the Green Card looks like this:
The new design of the EAD looks like this:
USCIS Now Accepts Applications for Employment Authorizations for Certain H-4 Spouses
Certain H-4 dependent spouses may now apply for employment authorization under the H-4 rule. Effective May 26, 2015, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has begun accepting applications for employment authorization from certain H-4 dependent spouses of H-1B nonimmigrants who are seeking employment-based lawful permanent resident status.
Please read the announcement here.
Eligible H-4 spouses can find more information and the application form here.
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