Feb 26, 2025 · During the BFD process, USCIS first determines whether a pending petition is bona fide. Second, USCIS, in its discretion, determines whether the petitioner poses a risk to …

Feb 26, 2025 · USCIS applies the BFD process to all applications for T nonimmigrant status filed on or after August 28, 2024. However, if an application was pending as of that date, and …

Oct 29, 2022 · What is the bona fide determination process? A1. By statute, USCIS has discretion to provide employment authorization to aliens with pending, bona fide U nonimmigrant status …

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In June 2021, USCIS announced very significant changes to the way employment authorizations (also known as EADs) are handled for noncitizens with a pending I-918 immigration petition or …

On August 18, 2021, ASISTA and ILRC hosted a conversation with USCIS representatives to learn more about bona fide determination (BFD) policy and procedures and what it means for …

The BFD process was created with the goal of conducting initial reviews of petitions for U nonimmigrant status more efficiently and providing eligible victims of qualifying crimes with …

A bona fide determination (BFD) on an application for T nonimmigrant status allows a trafficking survivor to access benefits and services after being issued a certification letter from HHS. It …

The U nonimmigrant Bona Fide Determination (BFD) is USCIS’s attempt to address the massive U visa backlog and limitations of the 10,000 annual statutory cap, by allowing certain …

Jun 28, 2021 · What is aBona Fide Determination (BFD)? A Bona Fide Determination (BFD) is a determination by USCIS that a U petition appears to be meritorious. It is distinct from the U …