USCIS Issues Policy Alert on EAD Validity Periods and Employment Incident to Parole
Posted on September 28, 2023
On September 27, 2023, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) issued a Policy Alert regarding employment authorization for noncitizens. The Policy Alert provides updated validity periods for certain Employment Authorization Documents (EADs) and clarifies the agency's official position on employment incident to parole for certain Ukrainians. Read more
Form I-134A Adds New U4U Sponsor Question Asking Why the Beneficiary Should Be Paroled
Posted on July 25, 2023
In July 2023, USCIS added a new question to Form I-134A, the online Declaration of Financial Support used to apply for sponsorship through the Uniting for Ukraine program (as well as other parole programs). The new question asks the supporter (sponsor) to write why the beneficiary should be granted humanitarian parole. Read more
Avoid Scams, Fraud, and Unauthorized Legal Advice about Uniting for Ukraine and Other Immigration Processes
Posted on January 26, 2023
There has been an increase in scams and predatory behavior targeting individuals from Ukraine and other countries who may be considered for parole under the Uniting for Ukraine. USCIS is asking potential sponsors and beneficiaries to be cautious of scams and rumors. Read more
USCIS Announces Eligible Ukrainian and Afghan Parolees May Work for up to 90 Days before Receiving an Employment Authorization Document (EAD)
Posted on November 21, 2022
We are excited to share a major legal update about employment by Ukrainians prior to receiving work permits! Today, USCIS announced a major update on employment authorization for Ukrainian humanitarian parolees. Please see the full announcement at the bottom of this post. Read more