USCIS Updates Guidance for “Compelling Circumstances” EADs – Key Takeaways and a Call for Reform

On June 14, 2023, US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) issued updated policy guidance to address eligibility criteria and standards for employment authorization involving compelling circumstances. Such policy guidance is welcome news for the small contingent of individuals eligible for “compelling circumstances” (C35) employment authorization documents (EADs), as previously strict standards for C35 EADs translated …