USCIS Releases Policy Guidance on EAD Eligibility Based on Compelling Circumstances 

USCIS released policy guidance on the eligibility criteria for initial and renewal applications for employment authorization documents (EAD) in compelling circumstances.

  • The guidance provides a list of compelling circumstances and a list of situations that could lead to finding compelling circumstances exist.
  • It also provides details on how an applicant could submit evidence to demonstrate their compelling circumstances.
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