From October 1, 2023, USCIS is extending the validity of initial and renewal EADs to 5 years. This was done in order to relieve USCIS employees so that they could process more important documents faster.
The work permit will be extended for 5 years for:
- granted asylum in the USA
- applicants for change of immigration status
- asylum seekers in the US
- applicants for cancel the deportation process
In addition, from; October 1, USCIS will accelerate the processing of work permit applications from 90 to 30 days for:
- humanitarian parole holders from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua and Venezuela who received a parole through the CBP One mobile application,
- Ukrainians who have applied for Temporary Protection Status (TPS)