DHS Issues Interim Final Rule on Removal of the Automatic Extension of Employment Authorization Documents

At a Glance

  • Employers should take steps to immediately identify any employees whose current EAD is expiring in the next six months and beyond. These employees will no longer be eligible for automatic extension of their work authorization based on timely filing of a renewal application. 
  • Employees who hold EAD cards should be encouraged to submit their renewal applications as early as permitted (in most cases, this can be done up to 180 days before the expiration date of the EAD card). 

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