USCIS has implemented a new adjudication hold affecting work authorization renewals across the country, which began on April 27, 2026. This change is part of the agency’s Strengthened Screening and Vetting framework under Executive Order 14385, leading to significant delays in processing employment-related immigration applications.
Key Details:
- Employment Authorization Document (EAD) renewals tied to pending adjustment of status cases (I-485) are experiencing delays.
- I-751 Removal of Conditions and naturalization cases are also affected, even after interviews are completed.
- USCIS anticipates clearing most cases by the end of May 2026, although timelines may vary by category.
- Filing duplicate cases or repeat service requests does not expedite adjudication and may create confusion.
The impact of these delays is significant for workers nearing EAD expiration, as they must file renewals as early as possible to avoid gaps in work authorization.
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