USCIS announced that it will no longer automatically extend an individual’s employment authorization document (EAD) after an application for renewal is filed.
The interim final rule by the Department of Homeland Security explains that this change is meant to increase screening and vetting for foreign nationals living and working in the United States. Those submitting EAD renewal applications will now undergo additional security screening before their extension is approved.
The rule is effective October 30, 2025, and will not apply to any EAD extensions filed before this date. USCIS emphasized the importance of filing a timely EAD renewal (within 180 days of its expiration) to avoid a temporary break in a person’s ability to work within the United States.
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