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EAD Eligibility for ASYLUM SEEKERS
Hello my fellow immigrants. This post is just a reminder that there are new rules in place for asylum seekers who want to apply for an EAD, Form I-765. These rules have been in effect since August 21, 2020. I have included the link for them in the comments for easy access. The rules apply to every asylum applicants filing for an EAD after August 21, 2020. This means that if your EAD application was processed a certain and possibly even faster way before that date, it is no longer the case. Some but not all general key points: - 1-year waiting period before filling for initial C8-EAD for some applicants - Longer processing times for C8-EAD, including initial C8-EAD - C8-EAD validity length is decided at the discretion of USCIS, but cannot exceed 2 years. - Certain convictions in the US will bar asylum seekers from receiving an EAD (this includes traffic convictions and domestic violence) - Asylum seekers who filed the asylum petition more than 1 year after entry to the US may not qualify for EAD. The list is long and can be found in the link from the comments section. Some rules are not strictly enforced yet but it is a matter of time until they are. Also, now USCIS has full discretion of denying EAD applications unlike before August 21, 2021. This means that you may or not receive an REF notice for C8-EAD applications, but instead a denial because of missing documents. So, if you're an asylum seeker, I would urge you to get an immigration lawyer. The choice is still yours, of course, but on your own, your chances of immigratting in the US via asylum and getting a C8-EAD are even more complicated now and possibly even slimmer depending on your situation. In all in all, be ready to wait a LONG time for your C8-EAD to be processed, regardless of the service center. Good Luck. #asylum #asylumEAD #C8EAD
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