Comment Submitted by Andriy Ivanov
AnonymousSupportIndividual
Summary: The commenter, an individual currently working in the U.S. on a visa, supports the move toward clearer, more objective standards for employment authorization. They argue that reducing broad discretion will provide the predictability and fairness needed for families and employers.
Employment authorization decisions should be based on clear, objective, and consistently applied standards rather than broad discretionary judgment. A predictable process promotes fairness, equal treatment, and public confidence in the immigration system. Excessive discretion may lead to inconsistent outcomes for applicants with similar circumstances and creates uncertainty for families and employers who rely on stable employment authorization.
In my own case, I am legally present in the United States, work full-time, pay taxes, support my family, and my employer has started the employment-based permanent residency process because they want to retain me. Uncertainty surrounding employment authorization affects not only me, but also my employer, my family, and the local economy.