USCIS Expands Automatic Extension of Employment Authorization Documents for Improved Work Permit Access

USCIS has announced a temporary final rule to extend the automatic extension period for certain Employment Authorization Documents (EADs) from up to 180 days to up to 540 days, aiming to prevent work-authorized noncitizens from experiencing lapses in employment authorization while waiting for USCIS to adjudicate their pending EAD renewal applications. This measure, part of the Biden-Harris Administration's efforts to support work-authorized individuals, will benefit nearly 800,000 EAD renewal applicants and 60,000 to 80,000 employers. USCIS is also seeking public feedback to inform potential future regulatory action.