USCIS announced policy guidance to clarify the validity period of employment authorization for F-1 students experiencing severe economic hardship due to emergent circumstances (also known as special student relief). USCIS is clarifying that it may grant off-campus SSR employment authorization for the duration of the Federal Register notice validity period, not to exceed the F-1 nonimmigrant student’s academic program end date. The guidance is effective immediately and comments are due by 3/22/23.
Remzi G. Kulen Esq
Kulen Law Firm P.C.
