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 […]

USCIS 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: [See more information and description of the design at https://www.uscis.gov/greencard and […]

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 […]