How Much Time for Asylum Spouse to Get Work Permit?
One month. The noncitizen pictured in this employment authorization document applied got the work permit approval about one month after we filed for her. Initial employment authorization documents for asylum applicants and their spouses are processed quickly. In this case, the spouse’s work permit was issued BEFORE her husband’s work permit, even though he applied for asylum. Family grows stronger when everyone contributes.
How Can I Speed Work Permit Processing?
For over 20 years, Blandon Law has been working – especially with asylum clients – to get protection in the United States. While their cases are waiting, sometimes for decades, Blandon Law helps speed the work permits by doing the following:
- Documents online – clients do not make office appointments to drop off photos
- File online – US CIS processes online applications faster
- Submit correct applications – mistakes cause delays
- If needed, pester US CIS for faster processing
- If needed, request help from the Ombudsman office
- Stay informed – when expedited processing becomes available, our clients will know
Spouses Can Get Work Permits Even if Not Living Together
For immigration benefits, a couple is married until divorced. Meaning, that if the couple remains married and the main applicant’s asylum case is pending, the spouse can get a work permit for maybe as long as 10 years even if they are not living together. Separation makes a case more difficult, so definitely consult an immigration expert if you are married but not living with your asylum applicant spouse.
With more than 20 years of experience helping immigration clients, we are ready to help you, your family, and your friends. Call 954.385.0157 or click “For Future Clients” today to schedule our talk
Disclaimer – These entries are based on real life events. Family member names, when used, are real. Client names are changed for privacy.
