The Impact of Recent Immigration Policy Changes on Family-Based Visas
The immigration landscape in the United States has always been dynamic, and recent immigration policy changes have had a significant impact on family-based visas. These
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) and the Social Security Administration (SSA) have recently formed a partnership to share information of applicants. Foreign nationals who are applying for adjustment of status can now apply for work authorization and a social security number using a single form – the updated Form I-765, Application for Employment Authorization.
To lawfully work in the United States, foreign workers in some categories and classifications need both an employment authorization document (EAD) from USCIS, and a Social Security number (SSN) from the SSA. Previously, applicants needed to submit a Form I-765 to USCIS for an EAD, and then submit additional paperwork in-person at their local Social Security office to obtain an SSN.
The revised USCIS form includes additional questions that allow applicants to apply for an SSN or replacement card without visiting a Social Security office. Starting today, USCIS will transmit the additional data collected on the form to the SSA for processing. Moving forward, applicants who receive their approved EADs from USCIS should receive their Social Security card from SSA within the following two weeks.
EADs serve as documentation to show employers that an individual is authorized to work in the U.S. for a specific time period. SSNs are used to report wages to the government and to determine an individual’s eligibility for certain benefits.
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