Form I-688B, Employment Authorization Cards, are issued to all individuals admitted as refugees under section 207 of the Immigration and nationality act (INA) immediately upon their arrival in the United States and to all individuals granted asylum under section 208 on the INA immediately upon the grant of asylum.
Elimination of Form I-688B, Employment Authorization Card
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) currently issues two types of employment authorization documents, Form I-766, Employment Authorization Document (EAD), and Form I-688B, Employment Authorization Card. Form I-766 is produced at the Integrated Card Production System (ICPS) in Corbin, Kentucky, accounting for approximately 88% of the EADs produced on behalf of USCIS. Form I-688B is produced at the various Field Offices and comprises the remaining 12%.
Numerous vulnerabilities exist with the manual production of EADs at the Field Offices. Some of the risks include inconsistent frequency of data uploads to mainframe systems, lack of uniform quality of EAD issuance and limited security measures. Since the standalone EAD system was originally developed and implemented in 1989, there are now various issues pertaining to outdated card technology, obsolete equipment, ongoing equipment problems, and lack of maintenance support.
Beginning September 1, 2006, USCIS will reduce the need for locally produced EADs in order to reach a goal of total elimination of Form I-688B issuance by October 1, 2006.
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