Agency Memos & Announcements

USCIS Announces New Classes of Admission for Surviving Spouses and Children of Certain Afghan and Iraqi Special Immigrants

4/29/24 AILA Doc. No. 24042931. Employer Compliance
USCIS announced three new classes of admission (COAs) for the surviving spouses and children of deceased Afghans and Iraqis who previously worked for or on behalf of the U.S. government. Individuals with these COAs are lawful permanent residents (LPRs) and are employment authorized incident to their
Cite as AILA Doc. No. 24042931.
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