July 19, 2017
A federal judge on Tuesday certified a class of asylum seekers who have submitted requests for work authorization that weren't decided within 30 days, but dismissed the claims of another proposed subclass.
October 06, 2016
A Washington federal judge on Wednesday trimmed a suit against U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services over work permit delays and shot down a class certification bid, but gave the immigrant plaintiffs permission to renew the certification motion.
July 06, 2015
Immigrants rights groups and non-citizens suing U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service over processing delays for work permit applications have asked a Washington federal court to grant them judgment, saying it's "undisputed" the agency doesn't adjudicate the forms on time.
May 26, 2015
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services makes applicants wait too long to receive clearance to legally work in the country, resulting in lost wages and employment opportunities, according to a putative class action filed Friday in federal court.