1300 words, about 3 minute to read. Keywords: Automatic Extension Cancellation, I-485, Refugee, Asylum, EAD (Employment Authorization Document) Card. On December 4, 2025, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) updated its Policy Manual, announcing that the validity period of Employment Authorization Documents (EADs) for several categories of applicants will be shortened from 5 years to 18 months. This policy has a profound impact on the large number of applican

450 words, about 1 minute to read. Many applicants have experienced noticeably stricter adjudication standards from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). Marriage-based green card applications are no exception. Interview waivers have become less common, more cases are referred to in-person interviews, and a growing number of applicants face prolonged processing even after the interview. Against this backdrop, we are pleased to share a recent marriage-based ad

1300 words, about 3 minutes to read. On October 29, 2025, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) issued an Interim Final Rule, officially terminating the 540-day automatic extension policy for most Employment Authorization Document (EAD) renewal applications. This policy change has broad implications and will directly affect applicants who rely on EADs to maintain lawful employment in the United States. Under the new rule, all EAD renewal applications filed on