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USCIS Reduces Maximum Validity Period of Employment Authorization for Some Categories

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

JFCS Response to New Presidential Executive Orders

On Monday, January 20th, President Trump issued several executive orders making changes to policies that impact the individuals we serve at JFCS, including refugees, asylum seekers and humanitarian parolees, and those in the LGBTQ+ community.  Refugee Admission Program   The government is suspending the Refugee Resettlement Program for at least four…Read More