WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- Department Of Homeland Security has issued a rule called: Removal of the Automatic Extension of Employment Authorization Documents.
The rule was published in the Federal Register on Oct. 30 by Kristi Noem, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
Summary: This IFR amends 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. The purpose of this change is to prioritize the proper vetting and screening of aliens before granting a new period of employment authorization and/or a new EAD. This IFR does not impact the val...