2023年10月17日 · Refugees and asylees are employment eligible incident to their status and are authorized to work indefinitely because their immigration status does not expire. They may present any List A document or a combination of List B and List C documents from the Form I-9 Lists of Acceptable Documents to demonstrate identity and employment authorization.

2025年1月22日 · For principal refugees and their accompanying derivatives, we will create a digital Form I-765, Application for Employment Authorization, for you and adjudicate it after you are admitted to the United States. You should receive your Employment Authorization Document (EAD) within a few weeks after you arrive, depending on delivery times.

2024年3月12日 · USCIS has begun implementing a streamlined process for Form I-765, Application for Employment Authorization, to provide Employment Authorization Documents (EADs) more efficiently to eligible refugees after they are admitted into the United States.

2023年1月3日 · A refugee is required by statute to apply for Lawful Permanent Residency (a “green card”) after entering the U.S. as a refugee. Because EADs issued in category (a)(3) are granted for two years, a refugee may not need to renew their EAD issued under category (a)(3). Some noncitizens who apply for Lawful Permanent Residency (called

Refugees or asylees may have EADs that appear expired but qualify for an automatic extension and are still valid. If a refugee’s or asylee’s EAD has expired but the worker has applied to renew the EAD, the worker may be able to keep working with the existing EAD.

2024年3月12日 · USCIS announced a streamlined process to provide EADs to eligible refugees that shortened the wait time for an EAD to approximately 30 days instead of several months. All individuals admitted into the United States as refugees on or after 12/10/23, will receive EADs pursuant to this new process.

2024年3月12日 · USCIS streamlines EAD process for refugees, reducing wait times to 30 days from several months. Automation of I-765 application benefits refugees arriving in the U.S., receiving EADs within 1-2 weeks. USCIS collaboration with Social Security Administration ensures seamless EAD and SSN provision for eligible refugees.

2024年5月13日 · Rapid Delivery: Once approved, refugees will generally receive their EAD within one to two weeks, sent via U.S. Postal Service Priority Mail to their recorded address. Social Security Integration: USCIS will also electronically forward the necessary information to the Social Security Administration, ensuring refugees receive their Social ...

As a refugee, you are legally authorized to work upon your arrival in the United States. However, you must apply for an EAD to obtain formal documentation of your work authorization. The new process is effective starting December 10, 2023 and is specifically designed for refugees admitted on or after this date. Step 2: Complete Form I-765

2024年12月12日 · Refugees and asylees are automatically authorized to work in the USA. You do not need to apply or pay a fee for an EAD. If you are a refugee, USCIS will automatically process your Form I-765 as soon as you arrive in the USA. Once your application is approved, they will create your EAD. You will get your EAD card in the mail within 30 days.