#USCIS

[justinspoliticalcorner]

Judd Legum at Popular Information:

On Wednesday, the Social Security Administration (SSA) enacted a new policy that could impose massive demands on the agency's overburdened network of field offices, according to an internal SSA message obtained by Popular Information. Although the new policy will impact millions annually, it was not publicly announced. "The havoc and destruction they’re causing is no doubt going to break the agency and hurt the public," an SSA source familiar with the new policy said.

Each year, the SSA automatically issues millions of Social Security numbers and cards to non-citizens granted work authorizations as part of an agreement between the SSA and U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). The agreement, known as Enumeration Beyond Entry (EBE), benefits both the work-authorized non-citizens, who receive their cards in the mail as part of the application process, and the government, which does not need to spend time and money processing separate applications for millions of Social Security numbers. In the 2024 fiscal year, there were over 3.24 million initial Employment Authorization Documents approved by USCIS. In the absence of the EBE program, everyone granted work authorization will be required to visit a Social Security field office to obtain a new Social Security number and card.

The SSA message, sent March 19, states that the EBE program for "noncitizens granted work authorization" and "newly naturalized U.S. citizens" has been "temporarily" frozen. It is unknown how long the freeze will be in place or if it will ever be lifted. Even though the EBE program has been in place for years, people with new or pending work authorization applications have not been informed. Although staff was instructed to implement the new policy immediately, there were no public communications about the change. As part of the USCIS work authorization form, applicants are told SSA will issue them a Social Security card upon approval. Currently, people who receive approval for work authorization likely believe that their Social Security number and card are being processed and that the card will soon be in the mail. But this is not happening. Should the freeze remain in place for more than a few days, 60,000 to 75,000 additional people per week will need to visit a field station to obtain a Social Security number, according to the SSA source. The internal SSA message provided no rationale for the change. The SSA has also frozen the EBE program for newly naturalized citizens. Most of those individuals have already been issued a Social Security number. However, the EBE program also allowed newly naturalized citizens to process a name change and update their citizenship status without visiting an SSA field office. (Individuals granted permanent residence status are also covered under the EBE program but were excluded from the freeze.) In response to a request for comment, the SSA press office sent Popular Information the following statement: "We are aware. We are monitoring it closely. And we will provide an update as appropriate." The potential flood of new in-person visits comes as the SSA imposes another change, first reported by Popular Information on Monday, that will require millions of elderly and disabled people to travel to a field office. That policy will require people making new benefit claims to verify their ID through the internet or at a field office. Since the internet is not an option for many elderly or disabled people, the SSA estimates it will require an additional 75,000 to 85,000 in-person visitors per week to SSA's offices to implement the policy. An internal memo describing the impact of the policy, obtained by Popular Information, predicted "service disruption," "operational strain," and "budget shortfalls" once the policy went into effect.

Popular Information has a report on a key policy shift that could massively overwhelm Social Security Administration (SSA) offices that are already overwhelmed as it is: the freezing of Enumeration Beyond Entry (EBE) issued to non-citizens granted work authorizations.

[elektroskopik]

Everyone who says that we'll get through this...

hey everyone! back up your works on ao3, because project 2025 is probably going into effect. porn will be illegal.

BACK IT UP OFFLINE. the cloud will not save you here.

also, make sure you're current on your vaccines. and that all your ID and documents are up to date. Renew that passport.

because the fda, cdc, and state department are about to go to hell, too.

how are we even in this position again? insanity. pure insanity. but protect yourself, and be ready to protect your vulnerable loved ones. shit is about to get real bad.

[alaturkaamerika]

Trump Yönetimi’nden Green Card Sahiplerine Uyarı: “Misafir Gibi Davranmazsan, Gidersin!”

🇺🇸 Trump yönetimi, Green Card sahiplerine yönelik sert bir göçmenlik mesajı yayınladı! 🚨 USCIS, sosyal medya paylaşımlarının izlendiğini ve tehdit oluşturanların sınır dışı edilebileceğini duyurdu! 🛂 Yeni politikalar, kalıcı oturum sahipleri için “misafir gibi davranma” uyarısıyla tepki çekiyor! USCIS’ten Açık Uyarı: “Misafirseniz, Öyle Davranın” ABD Vatandaşlık ve Göçmenlik Hizmetleri (USCIS),…

[olivergisttv]

US Increases Cap for O-1 Visa Holders in STEM Fields

In a move to attract top-tier talent to the United States, especially in the rapidly growing sectors of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM), the U.S. government has introduced significant changes to the O-1 visa program. These changes are designed to make it easier for extraordinary STEM professionals to work in the U.S. and contribute to its technological and scientific…

[lfdimmigration]

Immigration Registration - Are you Required to Register?

Photo by RDNE Stock project on Pexels.com As you may know the President recently re-implemented a little known, and unused provision of the Immigration and Nationality Act — alien registration. Understanding whether you’re already registered and the steps you need to take if you’re not is crucial for compliance with U.S. immigration laws. Are You Already Registered? The first step in this…

[imagilityco]

Smarter, Faster, Accurate: AI in Immigration Case Management.

AI is transforming immigration case preparation by automating document checks, flagging errors, and guiding users step-by-step through visa applications. Whether you’re an immigration attorney, HR team, or applicant, using AI tools ensures faster processing, higher accuracy, and better compliance.

[justinspoliticalcorner]

Judd Legum at Popular Information:

On March 20, Popular Information revealed that the Social Security Administration (SSA) secretly implemented a policy shift that could impose massive demands on the agency's already overburdened network of field offices. Each year, the SSA automatically issues millions of Social Security numbers and cards to non-citizens granted work authorizations as part of an agreement between the SSA and U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). The agreement, known as Enumeration Beyond Entry (EBE), benefits both the work-authorized non-citizens, who receive their cards in the mail as part of the application process, and the government, which does not need to spend time and money processing separate applications for millions of Social Security numbers. In the 2024 fiscal year, there were over 3.24 million initial Employment Authorization Documents approved by USCIS. EBE was created in 2017 by the Trump administration. In the absence of the EBE program, everyone granted work authorization will be required to visit a Social Security field office to obtain a new Social Security number and card. Popular Information obtained a March 19 memorandum that the EBE program for "noncitizens granted work authorization" and "newly naturalized U.S. citizens" has been "temporarily" frozen. According to SSA sources, the freeze is still in effect. Now, the ranking member of the House Oversight Committee, Congressman Gerald E. Connolly (D-VA), has written a letter to the SSA demanding that it reverse the policy. Connolly’s letter, which was sent to Acting SSA Commissioner Leland Dudek on Tuesday, says freezing the EBE program "increases costs and decreases efficiency and potentially violates multiple federal laws."

Rep. Gerry Connolly (D-VA), who is the ranking member of the House Oversight Committee, wrote a letter demanding the Social Security Administration to reverse their ending of the Enumeration Beyond Entry that was created under the 1st Trump term in 2017.

[loudvoiceofficial]

🚨 A U.S. citizen and immigration attorney was told to self-deport by DHS. She's not alone. These self-deportation emails are causing fear and confusion among legal residents. What’s really going on? 👇 #ImmigrationNews #DHS #SelfDeportation

[alaturkaamerika]

Yeşil Kartınızı Kaybettirebilecek 5 Büyük Hata: USCIS Uyarıyor!

🇺🇸 Kalıcı oturum hakkınız risk altında olabilir ⏳ 1 yıldan fazla yurtdışında kalmak tehlikeli 💸 Vergi bildiriminde yapılan hatalar sınır dışı ile sonuçlanabilir 📄 Green Card’ı iptal ettirebilecek 5 kritik hata USCIS tarafından açıklandı USCIS’ten Kritik Uyarı: Green Card Sahiplerinin Yaptığı 5 Hata ABD Vatandaşlık ve Göçmenlik Dairesi (USCIS), Yeşil Kart sahiplerinin yaptığı bazı yaygın…

[smartestlabs]

Need Immigration DNA Testing? We’ve Got You Covered!

At SmarTest Labs, we specialize in immigration DNA testing for paternity, maternity, and sibling relationships. Our tests are court-admissible and follow all USCIS and US Embassy regulations for a seamless immigration process.

Accreditations: AABB, CLIA, DOT

Book your appointment today!

Call us: (301) 686-8566

Link: https://smartestlabs.com/immigration-dna

Need Immigration DNA Testing? We’ve Got You Covered!

At SmarTest Labs, we specialize in immigration DNA testing for paternity, maternity, and sibling relationships. Our tests are court-admissible and follow all USCIS and US Embassy regulations for a seamless immigration process.

Accreditations: AABB, CLIA, DOT

Book your appointment today!

Call us: (301) 686-8566

Link: https://smartestlabs.com/immigration-dna

#LaboratoryTesting #DrugTesting #ClinicalLab #CorporateWellness #DOTCompliant #CLIAAccredited #SmarTestLabs #ImmigrationDNA #DNATesting #PaternityTest #USCIS #ImmigrationProcess

[getlegalattorney]

Learn how to read a Green Card by understanding key details like category codes, expiration dates, USCIS numbers, and personal information. This guide helps you decode the information on your card and ensures you use it correctly for travel and legal purposes.