Are You Ready to Complete I-9 Verification for an F-1 STEM OPT EAD? Read This First.
Giselle Carson Jun 9, 2020 in Immigration
Tag: EAD
Some F-1 students may apply for work experience for up to 36 months, something that benefits both them and employers. To enjoy this benefit, F-1 students have to correctly apply for an Employment Authorization Document (EAD) and go through the I-9 Verification process. How do you do this? First, STEM students need to remember that they must apply correctly and timely for this benefit. Just one day of delay can make the difference between being […]
Continue ReadingCan I Keep Someone with an Expired H-4 EAD Employed?
Giselle Carson May 19, 2020 in Compliance and Enforcement
Considering the delays, challenges, and exemptions with work authorization extensions of Employment Authorization Documents (EADs), employers are asking if they can keep certain workers employed with an expired EAD. If the person’s EAD has expired and they do not yet have the new EAD or another valid, acceptable document to present for verification, they may not be able to continue working. However, there are some exceptions. All U.S. workers must present acceptable documents to prove […]
Continue ReadingA Canceled EAD Biometrics Appointment May Not Delay Your EAD
Giselle Carson Apr 20, 2020 in Agencies (CBP, DHS, DOL, DOS, USCIS, ICE)
With the closure of USCIS offices due to COVID-19, many EAD applicants have had their biometrics appointments canceled. However, you might not have to wait much longer than you would have before COVID-19 to receive your EAD. Why? Even before coronavirus, there were already long processing delays for Employment Authorization Documents (EAD). It would seem like canceling biometrics appointments would set things back further. But if you had your EAD biometrics appointment scheduled with an […]
Continue ReadingEmployer Alert: Difficulty Receiving EADs in the Mail
Giselle Carson Apr 3, 2017 in Agencies (CBP, DHS, DOL, DOS, USCIS, ICE)
If a foreign national is reporting difficulty getting an EAD in the mail, consider these two common issues. There must be someone present to receive the EAD. When no one is home, the post office returns the EAD to USCIS. If you are expecting an EAD, make arrangements with your post office to ensure delivery. If a foreign national moves, you must notify USCIS promptly. Otherwise, the EAD might not be delivered at all. It […]
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