USCIS Announces New Policy Giving U Visa Applicants Work Permits Earlier in Process
What Is the New Policy? Due to increases in the volume of U nonimmigrant applications and a growing backlog awaiting processing, USCIS has decided to conduct faster “bona fide determinations” and provide four-year work permits to applicants for U nonimmigrant status and qualifying family members who meet certain (bona fide) standards. The policy is in effect as of the issuance…