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USCIS Reduces Maximum Validity Period of Employment Authorization for Some Categories

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On December 4, 2025, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced the reduction of the maximum validity period for initial and renewal Employment Authorization Documents (EAD) for several categories of noncitizens.  Who does this impact?  Noncitizens admitted as refugees  Noncitizens granted asylum  Noncitizens granted withholding of deportation or removal  Noncitizens with pending applications for asylum or withholding of removal  Noncitizens with pending applications for…Read More

November News at JFCS

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JFCS Squirrel Hill Food Pantry Rooted In Community De to rising food costs, unexpected hardships, and SNAP cuts, many neighbors are turning to the JFCS Squirrel Hill Food Pantry. During this challenging time, we are reminded, every day, that food is not just a basic need; it’s the foundation of…Read More

October News at JFCS

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JFCS Squirrel Hill Food Pantry: Nourishing Community for 25 Years 25 years ago, with the support from the Jewish Healthcare Foundation, the Kosher SuperPantry began with a few shelves and a big mission: no one in our community should go hungry. Today, the JFCS Squirrel Hill Food Pantry serves over 1,000 households every…Read More

September News at JFCS

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JFCS Rapid Response Protects Unaccompanied Children Over Labor Day weekend, the JFCS Immigration Legal Services team and ACLU Pennsylvania worked tirelessly to protect Guatemalan children in the region from immediate deportation. A national judicial ruling now bars the deportation of these unaccompanied minors from Guatemala for 14 days. These children are survivors of unimaginable trauma and…Read More