The Biden Government announces extension of work permits for these categories of immigrants. This could prevent hundreds of thousands of people from suddenly losing their jobs.
The Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) explained that it would extend the validity of Employment Authorization Documents (EAD) from 180 to 540 days. Asylum seekers and foreigners who are in the process of changing their status to permanent residence will be the groups that will benefit the most from the measure. The move will help the agency process more cases after the Trump Administration slowed USCIS' efforts to process applications.