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Given that many visa categories require proof of a pending application or confirmation from USCIS to qualify for a work permit, any delays directly impact an immigrant\u2019s ability to apply for a work permit and earn a living.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThese delays are impacting the timely processing of Employment Authorization Document (EAD) applications and renewals, with a backlog of nearly 12 million visa applications at USCIS,\u201d <strong>wrote Senator Rosen.<\/strong> \u201cDue to the growing backlog, it is possible that USCIS can receive a visa application on time, but not issue a receipt in a timely manner, leaving the applicant without the necessary proof to obtain a work authorization, at no fault of their own.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThese delays are concerning given that many of these individuals are working in critical industries, including healthcare, education, and construction, where a gap in employment can have significant impact not only for working families, but also for the communities and local economies that rely on their contributions,\u201d <strong>the senator continued. <\/strong>\u201cWhen EAD\u2019s are not issued in a timely manner due to staffing shortages and lack of resources, recipients lose employment authorization, employers experience workforce disruptions, and families struggle to support themselves as jobs in the community go unfilled.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Find the Full Letter <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rosen.senate.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/EAD-PROCESSING-LETTER.pdf\"><strong>HERE.<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Senator Rosen has fought to protect the processing of work permits from Trump\u2019s policies and ensure that anyone who is in this country legally has the ability to work. 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