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What Immigration Doesn’t Tell You About Working While Your Case Is Pending
Introducción: ¿Puedo trabajar mientras mi caso de inmigración está pendiente? Para muchos inmigrantes, una de las preguntas más urgentes después de presentar un caso es simple: ¿Puedo trabajar mientras mi caso está pendiente? 🤔 La respuesta, sin embargo, no es tan sencilla como muchos esperan. Aunque las leyes de inmigración permiten que ciertos solicitantes trabajen legalmente, las reglas, riesgos y limitaciones a menudo se malinterpretan o no se explican completamente. Lo

Viktor De Maio
Mar 275 min read


Time to Get a Work Permit: Real Processing Times in the U.S. in 2025
Hello, I’m Viktor A. De Maio, immigration attorney and founder of De Maio Law, PLLC. If you’re waiting for work authorization, understanding the time to get a work permit in the U.S. in 2025 is essential for your peace of mind and stability. This year brings new challenges and policy changes that impact the processing times of Form I-765 (EAD). In this guide, I’ll explain how long it really takes, how automatic extensions work, and what you can do to avoid unnecessary delays.

Viktor A. De Maio
Aug 25, 20253 min read


Everything You Need to Know About the 150-Day Rule for Work Permits in Asylum Cases
The process of applying for asylum in the United States can be lengthy and, in many cases, uncertain. One of the key aspects for asylum seekers who wish to work while waiting for a decision on their application is the 150-Day Rule. This rule establishes the conditions under which a person can apply for a work permit while their asylum application is pending. Below, we will explore in depth how this rule works, what factors you should consider, common pitfalls to avoid, and ho

Viktor A. De Maio
Mar 28, 20255 min read
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