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A rule that would temporarily increase the automatic extension period for employment authorization and documentation for certain renewal applicants has cleared White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB) review.
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Background: The COVID-19 pandemic and related funding and staffing issues have exacerbated backlogs across visa categories, and USCIS officials have said reducing wait times is one of the agency’s top priorities. This rule is part of a package of initiatives USCIS announced in March to address processing delays. The agency is also working to expand premium processing, hiring more staff and taking steps to improve case processing technology. More information is available here.
BAL Analysis: The temporary rule could help provide much-needed relief to employers and employees affected by USCIS processing delays. However, information about the scope and the effective date will not be available until the text of the rule is published. BAL will provide updates as information becomes available.
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