US to issue employment officer card for 5 years, thousands of Indians to benefit
The US has announced to provide employment authorisation cards for five years to some non-immigrant categories, including those waiting for a green card. This step will benefit thousands of Indians living in the country. According to the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), it is extending the period of the Employment Rights Document (EAD) for the initial and renewed EAD for some non-citizens to five years
These include those applying for asylum or applying to stop deportation, the federal agency said.
According to a new study, more than 10.5 lakh Indians are in line for employment-based green cards.