I-765
EAD Delays and Lawsuits Against USCIS
USCIS's December 2025 country-based pauses and the wind-down of CHNV parole have produced a category of applicant who is married to a U.S. citizen, lawfully present, and unable to work. Sixteen-month EAD delays are routine. Attorneys are turning to mandamus and individual APA suits.
Jun 7, 2026 • 8 min read