Securities:
USCIS Implements Streamlined Process to Reduce Wait Times for EADs and SSNs for Refugees – U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services is implementing a streamlined process to more efficiently provide work authorization documents to eligible refugees after admission to the United States. USCIS will also electronically provide the Social Security Administration with the information necessary to assign a Social Security number and send a Social Security card to the refugee.
USCIS issues guidance clarifying its anti-discrimination policy for USCIS employees and contractors interacting with the public – U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services has clarified its anti-discrimination policy regarding USCIS employees and contractors interacting directly or indirectly with members of the public.
E-Verify Updates Tutorial – E-Verify has updated its tutorial and knowledge test “to accurately reflect E-Verify’s processes, images, branding and resources, and to provide new and existing users with an enhanced experience.” The tutorial requirements and process have not changed.
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USCIS Implements a streamlined process to reduce wait times for EADs and SSNs for refugees
United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced on March 12, 2024 that it has begun implementing a streamlined process to more efficiently provide work authorization documents (EADs) to eligible refugees after admission in the USA. The process reduces the wait time for an EAD to about 30 days instead of several months, USCIS said. All individuals admitted to the United States as refugees on or after December 10, 2023 will receive EADs under this new process.
The new process is fully automated and no longer requires refugees to apply for an EAD. USCIS will digitally create a Form I-765 (EAD) for arriving refugees and begin processing it upon admission to the United States. USCIS has indicated that after approving a refugee’s Form I-765, the refugee “will typically receive their EAD within one to two weeks,” although times may vary depending on processing times. delivery. USCIS will send the EAD by U.S. Postal Service priority mail to the refugee’s registered address. USCIS asks refugees a total of 30 days before making inquiries.
USCIS will also electronically provide the Social Security Administration with the information necessary to assign a Social Security number and send a Social Security card to the refugee.
USCIS has noted that this process does not apply to the following refugees admitted to the United States on the basis of an approved Form I-730, Application for Refugees/Asylum Seekers. Additionally, refugees seeking a replacement or renewal EAD will still need to complete and submit Form I-765, USCIS said.
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USCIS issues guidance clarifying its anti-discrimination policy for USCIS employees and contractors interacting with the public
The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) issued guidance on March 15, 2024 to further clarify its anti-discrimination policy regarding USCIS employees and contractors interacting directly or indirectly with members public. The guidance “controls and supersedes any prior related guidance,” USCIS said. The agency noted that its policy is to “treat the public in a nondiscriminatory manner, whether or not they belong to a class or group specifically protected by federal anti-discrimination laws or other legal authorities.” New political directions:
- Clarifies USCIS anti-discrimination policy, particularly regarding USCIS employees interacting directly or indirectly with members of the public.
- Confirms that USCIS provides agency-wide training on its anti-discrimination policy to all of its employees and contractors who interact directly or indirectly with members of the public.
- Affirms that USCIS is committed to providing consistent public service consistent with its mission statement and core values.
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E-Verify Updates Tutorial
The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced on March 13, 2024 that E-Verify had updated its tutorial and knowledge test “to accurately reflect the processes, images, brand and E-Verify resources, and to provide new and existing users with an enhanced experience. The tutorial requirements and process have not changed. USCIS said new users must complete all lessons and pass the knowledge test with a score of 70% or higher to begin using E-Verify. The agency noted:
- Existing users who passed the knowledge test before this update can view the new content but are not required to retake the tutorial. Users can review or resume the tutorial by going to the “Follow Tutorial” option in the Resources menu of their account.
- Users who were in the process of completing the tutorial but had not yet passed the knowledge test will have their progress reset. These users must restart the tutorial and complete the knowledge test to access their accounts.
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