BREAKING: The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services is slashing work permit validity from 5 years to 18 months for noncitizens, citing security concerns.
The agency announced that the shorter work-permit windows will force more frequent background checks on noncitizens… pic.twitter.com/F6aqT22X7Z
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The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services is slashing work permit validity from 5 years to 18 months for noncitizens, citing security concerns.
The agency announced that the shorter work-permit windows will force more frequent background checks on noncitizens working in the U.S., which officials argue will help detect fraud, identify security threats, and remove individuals who pose a risk.