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12 December 2024 US Department of Homeland Security to permanently increase automatic extension period for Employment Authorization Document renewals The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has released an advance copy of a final rule that is expected to be published in the Federal Register on 13 December 2024. The announced regulatory change, which will take effect 30 days after publication, will result in a permanent increase to the automatic extension period from 180 to 540 days for Employment Authorization Document (EAD) renewals for certain applicants. Prior to 4 May 2022, applicants within specific employment authorization categories who properly filed a Form I-765 renewal application prior to the expiry of their valid EAD were eligible for a 180-day extension of employment authorization beyond the EAD expiration date. As a result of operational constraints and a significant increase in EAD filings, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) acknowledged that the 180-day automatic extension was insufficient to prevent and/or mitigate the risk of gaps in employment authorization and documentation for a majority of eligible applicants. Document ID: 2024-2267 |
