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EMPLOYMENT AUTHORIZATION DOCUMENTS
Dylan SugiyamaInternational Employment Specialist
North Carolina Office of State Personnel
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AGENDA
Define EAD Examples of Eligibility I-9 Completion EAD Application Process Fees and fee exemptions Denials of EAD Quick Reminders
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What is an Employment Authorization Document (EAD)?
Certain aliens who are temporarily in the U.S. can be eligible to apply for permission to work
An EAD proves that a person is allowed to work, at least temporarily, in the U.S.
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What is an EAD (cont.)?
Grants alien permission to work anywhere in the United States, unless a particular employer has citizenship requirements.
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What is an EAD (cont.)?
AN EAD IS NOT A VISA!
A visa grants a person permission to enter the United States
A person holding an EAD without a visa is not free to come and go from the United States
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Common Examples of EAD Eligibility
Asylees and asylum seekers
Students seeking certain types of employment
Greencard applicants
Fiances of American citizens
See http://uscis.gov/graphics/formsfee/forms/i-765.htm for a complete list of eligible categories
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I-9 Completion
BE AWARE
EAD’s are typically valid for 1 year
Aliens will check box 3 in I-9 section 1 stating that they are authorized to work until a particular date
Reverify employee’s employment eligibility on or before EAD expiration date
Develop a way of tracking expiration dates, and send reminders to employees to renew EAD cards.
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I-9 Completion
YOU MUST ACCEPT AN EAD CARD AS AN ACCEPTABLE DOCUMENT FOR I-9 COMPLETION
DEMANDING ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTATION IS A PUNISHABLE OFFENSE
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I-9 Completion
Advise EAD holders to submit a renewal application 4 months prior to the expiration of their current card
Increase the likelihood that your employee’s employment eligibility will not end
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Who does not need an EAD?
Greencard Holders Nonimmigrant visa holders Asylees Complete list of categories at 8 CFR
274a.12(b)
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Application Process
File for EAD on form I-765
May file electronically using USCIS online form
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EAD Online Filing
May not file online if:
Employee is requesting a fee waiver
Employee is filing to request an error correction
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Visa categories that do not allow online filing
Temporary resident K-3 or K4 Nonimmigrant (Fiance) Temporary Protected Status (TPS) – initial
filing Optional Practical Training V-1, V-2, V-3 (Spouse/child of LPR) See
http://uscis.gov/graphics/formsfee/forms/files/Guide11.pdffor complete list
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Components of a complete EAD application
Copy of an I-94 card, front and back
Copy of the employee’s previous EAD
2 photos
Any additional receipts for filing petitions on which the EAD application is based
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Interim Employment Authorization
If there is no decision on EAD application within 90 days, applicant is entitled to interim authorization until a decision is made
30 days for asylum applicants Bring dated EAD application receipt to local
immigration office for interim card
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EAD Fees
Applicants must pay $340.00 fee unless they qualify for an exemption
If the person filed a Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status, on July 30, 2007, or after, then no fee is required to file a request for employment authorization on Form I-765. Include a copy of the I-485 receipt.
Fee is paid by applicant, not employer!
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Common EAD fee exemptions
Refugee
Applicant for asylum
Alien granted withholding of deportation
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Denial of EAD
No appeal available
Applicant may move to reopen the case if new evidence exists or the decision for denial was based on an incorrect application of law
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Denial of EAD
IF AN EAD APPLICATION IS DENIED, AND THE EMPLOYEE’S ORIGINAL CARD HAS EXPIRED, YOU MUST TERMINATE THAT
PERSON IMMEDIATELY!
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Termination of EAD
Immigration may terminate a valid employment authorization if:
Deportation proceedings are instituted
Prior to expiration, any condition upon which authorization was based has not been met or no longer exists
False information is discovered
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Quick EAD Guide
1. You must accept an EAD as a method of I-9 completion. Refusal of that document is a punishable offense.
2. Encourage EAD holders to renew their card 4 months before expiration to avoid loss of employment eligibility.
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Quick EAD guide
3.Advise EAD holders of their eligibility for Interim EAD
4.Terminate an employee immediately if their EAD expires….even if they are waiting for their renewal to be processed
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