Employment Authorization is required for immigrants who wish to work legally in the United States. Normally this is obtained by filing an application for Employment Authorization (Form I-765) or may be temporarily granted depending on immigration status. USCIS is constantly updating its policies and World events can also influence new pathways to obtain employment authorization for some individuals.
Parole in the context of immigration allows some individuals who are not eligible to immigrate to the United States to enter the country for a temporary period, usually done as a result of humanitarian needs or for significant public benefit.
As of June 8th, 2023, USCIS is allowing certain additional immigrant parolees from Afghanistan to be employment authorized incident to parole. This means that more migrants with parole status from Afghanistan are legally allowed to work in the U.S. without needing to wait for an approved I-756 application. They are also exempt from having to pay the filing fees to apply for an initial Employment Authorization Document (EAD) or to replace an initial EAD. These same benefits have also been extended to some Ukrainian parolees, but they are not a guarantee for all Afghan and Ukrainian parolees. USCIS has updated their guidelines to offer employment authorization incident to parole under the following conditions:
Are you unsure about your status as a parolee in the Unites States? Do you have questions about what benefits you may be entitled to? All immigration questions are best answered by experienced immigration attorneys. The immigration attorneys at Godoy Law Office in Oak Brook, Illinois can answer your questions and help you with your immigration case. If you need help with an immigration issue, or you are ready to get started on your immigration journey, please contact our office or call us today.
