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USCIS Extends Validity of EADs to Two Years for Refugees

Wednesday, July 16th, 2008

 U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced that it would extend the validity of initial work authorization documents for refugees to two years after arrival in the United States.  Previous policy required renewal of the Employment Authorization Document (EAD) after one year. The new policy will reduce the financial burden on refugees ...