Certain Hong Kong Residents are Eligible for Employment Authorization

Certain Hong Kong Residents are Eligible for Employment Authorization

Are you a Hong Kong resident on "Deferred Enforced Departure" (DED)? You may be eligible for apply for employment authorization! USCIS recently announced more details on how to apply for employment authorization for eligible Hong Kong residents.

This announcement came after the Predisent's memorandum on August 5th, directing DED for 18 months, through Feb. 5th, 2023.

Who are eligible?

Deferred Enforced Departure applies to only certain eligible Hong Kong residents. If you present in the US as of August 5th, 2021 and continuously resided here since then. You may be eligible. 

How do I apply for DED?

There's no need to apply! Those who are eligible under DED will be automatically covered by the Department of Homeland Security. 

How do I apply for Employment Authorization Document?

Submit form I-765, Application for Employment Authorization

You can also apply for travel authorization by submitting Form I-131, Application for Travel Document. This will allow you to travel based on Deferred Enforced Departure (DED).

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