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USCIS Increases Screening, Vetting of Aliens Working in U.S.

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USCISDecember 4, 2025

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USCIS has updated its policy to reduce the maximum validity period for Employment Authorization Documents (EADs) for certain categories of workers and to increase screening and vetting procedures for foreign nationals working in the United States. This change affects how long work permits remain valid for some applicants. The stricter vetting procedures may extend processing times for work authorization applications.

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U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services updated its Policy Manual to reduce the maximum validity period for Employment Authorization Documents (EAD) for certain categories of aliens.

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