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USCIS Proposes Asylum Applicant Employment Authorization Reform

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has proposed new rules to reform employment authorization for asylum applicants. Key changes include extending the waiting period for employment authorization to 365 days and pausing EAD applications when asylum processing times exceed 180 days.

Termination of Temporary Protected Status for Yemen

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is terminating the Temporary Protected Status (TPS) designation for Yemen, effective May 4, 2026. This decision means that Yemeni nationals granted TPS will no longer have this status after that date, as the Secretary determined that Yemen no longer meets the conditions for designation.

USCIS Gold Card Program Revision Notice Comment Period

USCIS is seeking public comment on a proposed revision to an existing information collection for the Immigrant Petition Gold Card Program. The 60-day comment period closes on May 11, 2026, and is part of the Paperwork Reduction Act process.