What Happens If My Work Permit Expires?
Your work permit expired or is about to? Learn when you can still work legally, what your employer must do, and how to fix a lapsed EAD the right way. [...]
How Long Does a Work Permit Take? EAD Processing Times
How long a work permit takes depends on the category and USCIS workload. You apply on Form I-765, and premium processing is now available for some categories. [...]
Can I Expedite My Work Permit? EAD Expedite and Premium Processing
You can ask USCIS to expedite your work permit under the same discretionary criteria, and premium processing is now available for some EAD categories. [...]
Can I Change Jobs While My Green Card Is Pending?
You can often change jobs while your green card is pending through AC21 portability, if your I-485 has been pending 180 days and your I-140 is approved. [...]
¿Puedo trabajar mientras mi tarjeta de residencia permanente está pendiente? Permiso de trabajo (EAD) y visas existentes
Can you work while your green card is pending? How the EAD works, who can keep working on an existing visa, and the risks of unauthorized work. [...]
Permiso de trabajo de EE.UU. (EAD) 2026: Quién reúne los requisitos, cómo solicitarlo y plazos de tramitación
The US EAD is available to 30+ categories of foreign nationals. Fee: $520 mail / $470 online. Processing: 3–12+ months. Premium processing $1,780 for some categories (March 2026). Full 2026 guide. [...]
