On May 3, 2022, the good news was announced by USCIS (U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services) for holders of work permits. Their expired permit is automatically extended for the next 18 months (540 days). Thus, it will be valid till Oct. 27, 2023. Further, this extension will be effective from May 4, 2022. After this extension of work permits for 18 months by USCIS, the period of extension will be again for 180 days. It is a temporary rule and will assist immigrants by continuing their work and supporting their families without experiencing any intervals.
This temporary rule has indeed provided signs of relief for migrants. But it is only available for specific immigrants. It includes those who want,
The person who holds a green card means that he is a permanent citizen of the USA. The H1-B visa is granted to those who allow American businesses to hire persons with specialized theoretical or tech-savviness. This visa is most in demand by Chinese and Indian citizens.
The extension of work permits for 18 months by USCIS consists of two years. This decision was taken by USCIS because of the following reasons.
They have announced that new steps are being taken to increase the visa processing speed and decrease the applicant's wait time. They are also introducing the premium processing for the additional forms of the applicants.