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Uscis Announces Revisions In The Employment Authorization Document (ead)

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The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has proclaimed to have revised the Employment Authorization Document (EAD) or Form I-766. In order to add a machine-readable zone on the back of the card, the EAD cards have been revised.

Generally, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services issues the Employment Authorization Document, which is also referred to as the U.S. work permit visa. The visa authorizes the holder to work in the United States lawfully. The Form I-766 has to be filed by a foreign national who stays in the U.S. temporarily and wishes to acquire an EAD.

On the basis of the foreign nationals immigration situation, the EAD cards are issued for a specific period of time. Unless the employer has any citizenship requirements, the foreign national with an EAD card can work anywhere in the United States. If the immigrant holds an EAD card, the employer is not even required to file a non-immigrant worker petition.

Currently, the USCIS issues EAD cards under two categories, namely the Renewal EADs and the Replacement EADs. The renewal EAD can be applied for not more than 120 days before the current EAD expires. When lost, stolen, or damaged, individuals can apply for their replacement EAD cards. EAD cards can also be replaced if they contain incorrect information or misspelled name.

In view of deterring immigration fraud, the EAD cards have been revised by the USCIS. The revised EAD cards are being issued by the USCIS from May 11, 2010. The machine-readable zone that has been added newly is in accordance with the International Civil Aviation Organization standards.

The previous version had a two-dimensional bar code, which has now been removed. Additionally, the USCIS has shifted the informational text box just below the magnetic stripe on the card and has retained all the security features that the previous version had.

The revision of the EAD cards has resulted from the collaboration of the USCIS with the U.S. Immigration and Custom Enforcement and the Customs and Border Protection.

Employment Eligibility Attorney Helps Verifying Employment Status

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Its been years that you are running an organization on the soils of USA with a good number of employees. You are doing well and want to stay here for lifetime. So, you must have authenticated your eligibility and identity to avoid any legal issue for working here in the United States. According to the Immigration Reform and Control Act, every employer must verify his individual identity and eligibility by filling up the verification form known as I-9. Every employer must preserve all duly filled-up forms for at least three years right from the hiring date. So, if you have not yet filled up the I-9 compliance form, get in touch with an employment eligibility attorney and get all your issues sorted.

According to law, no one is allowed to run any organization without having the I-9 compliance form. Its the only document that can prove that an employer has the legal right to work. The U.S Immigration and Customs Enforcement rules have been made so stricter that employers should comply with each and every rule or otherwise they will be subject to legal actions. While filling up the form, employees might come across legal complications and other questions. In this respect, an employment eligibility attorney can be a perfect guide.

By accessing the internet, you will come across several websites that can help you provide information on employment eligibility lawyers. Make sure that you choose the best of them or rather someone who is knowledgeable and experienced in this field.

Remember, the proceedings should be done in an orderly manner which can only be possible with the help of an employment eligibility attorney. These legal experts are aware of all the rules and regulations that can help one proceed in the right manner. Its advisable not to hire someone new for this case or otherwise you might fall into complications.

Those who are foreigners must take permission to get legally employed in the United States of America from U.S. employers. However, those who hold green cards do not require permission since he/she is considered a permanent resident of the US and is allowed to work there for lifetime. On the other hand, a foreign diplomat will require a work permit to extend his stay in the US.

A work permit or EAD or Employment Authorization Document looks like a laminated card which is issued not only to employers but also to a visa lottery program, a family member and even to an asylum.

Different US Work Study Program option for US F-1 Visa Students

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The Work Study Programs in US is designed to help students apply their classroom knowledge to ‘hands-on’ practical work experiences in the United States.

The Primary benefits of US Work Study Program are:

Work with American companies up to 20 hours per week

Full/Part time job opportunities

Earn wages similar to American workers

Supplement Financial support

Class schedule to accommodate your work timings

Added experience to your Resume/CV

Increased cultural awareness
On-Campus Employment

On-Campus Employment is an option available for any F-1 Visa student in Active status. However, there are some things to keep in mind.

Though an F-1 student can work shortly after his/her arrival, being in Active Visa status and having the approval of your DSO are must. After the approval of the DSO, a letter of approval will be given. This letter, along with a letter from the employer, will help in getting a Social Security Number. When school is in session, the student may only work 20 hours per week.

Off-Campus Employment

The students are eligible for off-campus employment after a full year at school. To work off-campus, a special authorization from USCIS ( U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services) is required. In order to apply for this kind of employment authorization, one must file a Form I-765 – ‘Application for Employment Authorization’ with USCIS and receive a recommendation from the DSO. After receiving the approval for employment from USCIS, they will send a Form I-766, EAD (Employment Authorization Document).

Until the EAD is received, one may not begin work. For off-campus work too, while school is in session, one are restricted to work 20 hours a week.

An F-1 Student Visa holder can receive work authorization for training related to the study program: OPT (Optional Practical Training) and CPT (Curricular Practical Training). Most of the time, for being eligible to either type of practical training, one must be enrolled in an SEVP-certified school as an F-1 Visa student for one complete academic year.

CPT

The CPT US Work Study Program must relate to one’s major and the experience must be part of one’s program of study. However, unlike OPT and other work, CPT can be full time and is not restricted by the limit of working 20-hours per week.

In order to qualify for CPT the DSO needs to provide a Form I-20, ‘Certificate of Eligibility for Nonimmigrant Status’ indicating the DSO’s recommendation for employment.

OPT

The OPT Work Study Program must relate to your major or course of study, and the student must have his/her EAD card before beginning working.

In order to obtain EAD, the DSO needs to provide a new Form I-20 indicating the DSO’s recommendation for employment, and one must submit a Form I-765, ‘Application for Employment Authorization’ to USCIS. The EAD card will come from USCIS. Under OTP, one is restricted to work 20-hours per week while school is in session.

17-Month STEM Extension

Students graduating with a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) degree are eligible to remain in the United States for an additional 17 months on an OTP STEM extension.

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