The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced yesterday that certain foreign nationals who received temporary permission to remain in the country (“parolees”) can now file Form I-765 (Application for Employment Authorization) online.
In immigration terms, parolee is a temporary stay permit in the U.S. granted for reasons of significant public benefit or humanitarian reasons. It has an expiration date and does not replace a visa.
Most people who received temporary permission to remain in the United States for urgent humanitarian reasons or significant public benefit under the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) are eligible to apply for employment authorization under a certain category.
To submit their application online, applicants must first visit my.uscis.gov to create a USCIS online account. Keep in mind that creating an online account is free and offers a variety of features, including the ability to communicate with the agency about their application through a secure inbox.
The option to file Form I-765 online is only available to certain applicant categories, which now includes individuals with temporary permission to remain in the United States for humanitarian or other reasons. Furthermore, if an applicant files the form online to request employment authorization but is not applying under an eligible employment authorization category, USCIS may deny their request and withhold the filing fee.
Applicants who wish to obtain a filing fee waiver or those eligible for one, such as individuals who obtained humanitarian parole through Operation Welcome Allies and who file an initial Form I-765, should submit their form by mail.
Finally, it is a process that will take effect immediately; applicants for employment authorization under category (c)(11) will be able to file their Form I-765 online, with limited exceptions.
Whether applications are submitted by mail or electronically, USCIS, in its upgrade plan, is committed to employing technological and effective solutions to reduce processing times.
Making the process of applying for immigration benefits more efficient, safe, and convenient for more applicants. This increases the agency's operational efficiency.
News report based on information from: USCIS and EFE
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