uscis announces expedited processing for employment authorization document for healthcare workers

On December 28, 2021, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) issued guidance confirming that healthcare workers with a pending Employment Authorization Document (EAD) application can now request expedited processing if their EAD will expire within thirty days or has already expired. To determine whether an individual is a “qualifying healthcare worker”, see the Department of Homeland Security’s August 2021 advisory memorandum (“Healthcare / Public Health” section, pages 7-9). Applicants will need to provide evidence of their profession or current employment as a healthcare worker in order to be considered for expedited processing.

In addition, aliens with a pending EAD application who are classified as an “essential critical infrastructure worker” may also be able to request an expedited EAD. A list of essential critical infrastructure professions can be found in the August 2021 advisory memo cited above, and includes but is not limited to some of the following fields:

  • Law enforcement, public safety, and first responders
  • Education
  • Food and agriculture
  • Energy, including Electricity Industry; Petroleum Industry; Natural Gas, Natural Gas Liquids (NGL), Propane, and Other Liquid Fuels
  • Water and Wastewater
  • Transportation and Logistics
  • Communications and Information Technology
  • Other Community or Government-Based Operations and Essential Functions
  • Critical Manufacturing
  • Financial Services
  • Chemical
  • Defense Industrial Base
  • Commercial Facilities
  • Residential/Shelter Facilities, Housing and Real Estate, and Related Services

Wildes & Weinberg will continue to monitor any developments that related to updates in USCIS policy. If you have questions or would like to discuss applicability of this announcement to a pending EAD request or any other immigration matter, please contact our offices at (212) 753-3468 or info@wildesweinberg.com

For Further Information On How We Can Help Your Firm Meet Its Employment Eligibility Verification Obligations, Please Contact Amy Wildes At amy@wildeslaw.com

In The News

Testimonials

How can you trust someone to be a part of one of the biggest moves you will ever make in your life? That’s what I asked myself when looking for the right lawyer to work on our visa my wife...

Tallis Date : November 29, 2023

I would like to bring the positive news that mine and my family's visas have been APPROVED! I would like to take this opportunity to thank you and to express my heartfelt gratitude for your exceptional efforts and unwavering support...

Lee Jackson Date : September 25, 2023

Michael and his entire team are professional, diligent and knowledgeable, effective and efficient, patient in guidance and interaction, and confident and reassuring in attitude. In brief: excellent partners and guides for the complex immigration journey.

Jonatan S Date : September 14, 2023

The team at Wildes & Weinberg waste no time. They are intelligent, professional, and know exactly what needs to be done to succeed in your case. Had the pleasure of working with Josh Wildes, Julie P. Levey, and Brenda Moura,...

Michael “Dimucc” DiMuccio Date : September 8, 2023

Josh Wildes & everyone on the W&W team were excellent with dealing with my green card application. The team were responsive to any questions, set clear goals & requirements for any & all documentation and were clear on what to...

Kelvin Barker Date : March 10, 2023

I received my Green Card from Michael Wildes and his firm some days ago. The petition approval and Green Card release represent a real achievement for people like me in the US. Michael Wildes and his team are excellent, and...

Luca Zammataro Date : November 22, 2022

Dear Michael Wildes, my husband and I would like to thank you and your team,  the work was not easy, especially in the statement, there were a lot of flaws, but we managed to correct everything in a short time,...

Jacques Carline Date : August 3, 2022

Video Testimonials

  • Book Launch

  • Book Warming

  • Riley Keough

  • Boy George

  • Lionel Richie

  • Stuart Varney

Quick Contact

*All fields are mandatory

Best Immigration Lawyer, Attorneys in NYC, New York