The Biden administration has released policy guidance aimed at easing norms for individuals awaiting green cards, enhancing their eligibility criteria for work and stay in the United States. This move comes just ahead of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the US from June 21-24, invited by President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden. During the visit, Prime Minister Modi will attend a state dinner on June 22 and address a Joint Session of Congress on the same day. The policy guidance, issued by the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), specifically focuses on the eligibility requirements for initial and renewal applications for an Employment Authorization Document (EAD) under compelling circumstances. The new guidance is expected to benefit a significant number of Indian technology professionals who have been facing prolonged waiting periods for Green Cards or permanent residency in the US. By streamlining the immigration process and easing eligibility criteria, the Biden administration aims to address concerns of
