USCIS introduces new EAD with possibly longer validity period

[Shapath]

USCIS introduces new EAD with possibly longer validity period in some cases

EAD with enhanced security features and longer validity in some cases will be introduced in June 04. See this link here:

New EAD in June 04

 

[san_1]

Doesn't seem to be talking about increasing the validity

The post just says that in some cases the validity is longer than one year.
Doesn't say it is introducing longer times.

No effect likely as far as 485 applicants are concerned. Having a card with more security features is not anything to look forward to.

 

[Shapath]

Changed the title to include possibly longer period 'in some cases'

EAD validity period, as the notes says, may be beyond 1 year period in some cases. Doesn't provide any more details, but bit of a news to be aware of.

True, more security may not always be something to look forward to. Superficially, it appears the changes are to the physical card itself rather than additional security requirements from us.

 

[san_1]

EAD validity period, as the notes says, may be beyond 1 year period in some cases. Doesn't provide any more details, but bit of a news to be aware of.
Probably, but doesn't seem to effect us. Seems as if this has been the practice in the past also. Not sure when the EADs are longer validity. Maybe some other types of applicants? I think it has been in the past.

Regarding 485 applicants, there was a proposal to increase the validity to 2 yrs but it is still waiting I think. See append in:

http://www.immigration-law.com/Archive IX.html
03/08/2004: USCIS Sent Proposed 2-Year EAD Validity Rule for I-485 Waiter for OMB Review

On March 4, 2004, the USCIS sent the proposed rule to remove mandatory validity period for I-485 waiters for OMB review. The proposal states that this revised rule will enable it to issue Employment Authorization Documents (EADs) for those applying for work authorization under 8 CFR 274a.12(c)(9) (I-485 filer category) for a validity period of up to two years. This category is reserved for those applying for adjustment of status, having filed Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status, with the Department. The rule change would give DHS the flexibility to issue EADs for the length of time it anticipates that adjudication of a given case will take. As we reported earlier, the USCIS was pushing this policy for some time. Initially, it planned to publish in December 2003 with the comment period ending in April 2004. It is now a matter of time that the USCIS will issue to I-485 waiters not one-year validity EAD but longer than one-year validity EAD. Somewhat a good news for the immigrant community.
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True, more security may not always be something to look forward to. Superficially, it appears the changes are to the physical card itself rather than additional security requirements from us.
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Agreed, that is how it looks like. Maybe I will get to see the new card