Work Authorization

Work Authorization and Travel Documents for Adjustment of Status Applicants

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For many immigrants applying for a green card from inside the United States, the adjustment of status process can take months or longer. During this waiting period, applicants may need authorization to work and permission to travel internationally without jeopardizing their immigration case. Two important immigration benefits can help eligible adjustment of status applicants: an

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Change of Status COS

Understanding Change of Status (COS) in the United States: Legal Requirements, Employment Authorization, Compliance Risks, and Best-Practice Guidance

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Introduction A Change of Status (COS) in the United States is one of the most frequently misunderstood procedures within the non-immigrant visa framework. Many applicants, employers, and HR teams mistakenly believe that once a COS petition is filed, the beneficiary may begin employment in the new status. This misunderstanding can result in unauthorized employment, violations

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H-1B and H-4 visa holders

U.S. Supreme Court Declines to Review Rule Allowing H-1B Spouses to Work

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In a pivotal decision on October 14, 2025, the U.S. Supreme Court declined to review a challenge to a 2015 Department of Homeland Security (DHS) rule permitting certain spouses of H-1B visa holders to work in the United States. This decision effectively upholds a 2019 ruling by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District

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Government Shutdown and Its Impact on US Immigration

Government Shutdown and Its Impact on U.S. Immigration: What Employers and Foreign Nationals Need to Know

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Introduction On October 1, 2025, at 12:01 a.m. (ET), the United States entered a partial government shutdown after Congress failed to enact a funding bill. Under the Anti deficiency Act, federal agencies without independent fee funding must suspend operations. While several immigration-related functions continue, the Department of Labor (DOL)—a critical player in employment-based immigration—has ceased

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