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Employment Authorization Document is a general term describing the documentation which evidences a person's right to work. EAD's are given during many statuses and processes such as A , E, F-1 visa, G, J-2, K, L-2 etc. and adjustment of status.

EAD delayed - options

1 year ago By Chief Editor
Question details

If EAD approval is delayed and the employment is no longer valid unless the EAD is received by USCIS, then the employer has to terminate the employee. Can the company send the employee on leave without pay temporarily until the EAD is received? Both can be done, and it is up to the company how they want to handle the case.

 

FAQ Transcript

The employer can put the employee on unpaid leave to avoid unauthorized work. Termination is also an option but not mandatory. The company decides between leave and termination.

 

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Certain Renewal Applicants for Employment Authorization to Receive Automatic 180 Day Extension

2 years ago By Chief Editor

Release Date 

10/27/2023

Certain renewal applicants who have filed Form I-765, Application for Employment Authorization, qualify for an automatic extension of their expiring employment authorization and/or employment authorization documents (EADs) while their renewal application is pending. Starting today, those who are eligible will receive 180-day extensions in accordance with existing regulations, including those who have applied for or have received Temporary Protected Status or asylum.

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USCIS Provides Guidance on Employment Authorization Documents Based on Compelling Circumstances

2 years ago By Chief Editor

Release Date 

06/14/2023

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services today released policy guidance on the eligibility criteria for initial and renewal applications for employment authorization documents (EADs) in compelling circumstances based on existing regulatory requirements at 8 CFR 204.5(p).

For an applicant to be eligible for an initial EAD based on compelling circumstances, they must meet the following eligibility requirements:

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