USCIS Extends Labor-Based Deferred Action Initial Grant Period From Two Years to Four Years

The labor-based deferred action program was created for immigrant workers involved in labor disputes with their employer (or potentially former employer). After approval, the worker receives deferred action and can apply for work authorization. Originally, the initial grant period for deferred action and employment authorization was two years, but USCIS just extended it to four years last month.

Noncitizens who were initially granted a two-year period of deferred action and work authorization can now request an increase of the initial grant period from two to four years. If granted, the period of deferred action, and related employment authorization, will generally be up to a total of four years from the date of the initial grant.

If you are interested in learning more about labor-based deferred action or applying to extend the initial grant period of your deferred action, please contact us to schedule a consultation.

Please note that the information in this post should not be construed as legal advice.