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Asylum-Based Work Authorization: Navigating the Legal Framework, Key Deadlines, Avoiding Common Problems

A live 90-minute CLE video webinar with interactive Q&A

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Wednesday, March 12, 2025 (in 1 day)

1:00pm-2:30pm EDT, 10:00am-11:30am PDT

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This CLE webinar will guide immigration attorneys on the process of applying for temporary employment authorization for individuals seeking asylum. The panel will discuss the rules, restrictions, key deadlines, and common issues that may arise during the application process.

Description

A work permit, also known as temporary authorization or Employment Authorization Document (EAD), enables the holder to work legally in the U.S. for a limited period of time. Those seeking asylum may be eligible for temporary work authorization while the asylum application is pending.

The asylum process itself can be complex and overwhelming. In most cases an asylum applicant also needs to secure the right to work, making the process even more challenging. Navigating the rules and procedures for work permits requires knowledge, time, and effort.

Immigration attorneys who guide asylum seekers through the work permit process need a thorough and nuanced understanding of the legal framework, processes, and timelines governing work permits for asylum seekers in the U.S.

Listen as our expert panel examines the rules, restrictions, key deadlines, and common issues faced by asylum seekers applying for work permits.

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Outline

  1. Overview of asylum application process and Form I-589
  2. Asylum-based work authorization and Form I-765
    1. Legal framework
    2. Eligibility criteria
    3. Work permit restrictions
  3. Initial work permits
  4. Work permit renewals
  5. Anticipated issues under Trump 2.0

Benefits

The panel will review these and other relevant issues:

  • Elements of the EAD application process
  • Key deadlines for applications and renewals
  • Best practices and strategies for addressing or avoiding delays, denials, and other issues

Faculty

Qazi, Farrah
Farrah Qazi
Attorney
Qazi Law

Ms. Qazi is an Immigration attorney at Qazi Law. She was awarded the prestigious Excellence in Public Service...  |  Read More

Nwokocha, Paschal
Paschal O. Nwokocha
Founder
Paschal Nwokocha & Chukwu Law Offices

Mr. Nwokocha is a graduate (Cum Laude) of William Mitchell College of Law, University of St. Thomas, St. Paul,...  |  Read More

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