Removal of Automatic Extensions for Certain Employment Authorization Documents
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What the document says
On October 30, 2025, DHS published an interim final rule (IFR) that amended DHS regulations to end the practice of automatically extending the validity of employment authorization documents (Forms I- 766 or EADs) for aliens who have timely filed an application to renew their EAD in certain employment authorization categories. This final rule responds to comments received on the IFR and reaffirms and finalizes the provisions of the IFR. Ending the automatic extension of EADs enhances benefit integrity and prioritizes the proper vetting and screening of aliens before granting a new period of employment authorization and/or a new EAD.
Who the document names
Visa categories
Temporary Protected Status, Refugee admission, Asylum
Where the document says this
- Temporary Protected Status: “Section 244(a)(1)(B) of the INA, 8 U.S.C. 1254a(a)(1)(B), which states that the Secretary shall authorize employment and provide evidence of employment authorization for aliens who have been granted Temporary Protected Status;”
- Refugee admission: “DHS recognizes that aliens who are granted asylum or refugee status are authorized employment incident to their asylum or refugee status.”
- Asylum: “Preap, 586 U.S. 392, 397 n.2 (2019). --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Section 208(d)(2) of the INA, 8 U.S.C. 1158(d)(2), which provides the Secretary with authority to grant employment authorization, in his or her discretion, to applicants for asylum if 180 days have passed…”
A requirement the document states
“Rather, the INA makes clear that aliens, to lawfully work in the United States, must be so authorized by law or a grant of employment authorization by the Secretary.”
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- Published
- Oct 14, 2026
- Source
- Federal Register, checked Oct 30, 2026
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