January 29, 2002 - The American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) reported today that Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS) is in the process of drafting official guidance on the recently enacted E and L spousal authorization provisions. AILA also reports that individuals wishing to take advantage of the new legislation will be required to obtain an employment authorization document (EAD card) from INS. AILA indicated that procedures for obtaining the EAD should be contained in the forthcoming INS guidance.

Berry, Appleman & Leiden will post another update once the INS procedures are announced.

Source: American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA)