DHS Final Rule Increasing Automatic Extension Period of Employment Authorization and Documentation for Certain EAD Renewal Applicants

DHS final rule amending DHS regulations to permanently increase the automatic extension period for expiring employment authorization and/or EADs for certain renewal applicants who timely filed Form I-765, from up to 18- days to up to 540 days. Rule is effective 1/13/25. (89 FR 101208, 12/13/24)

DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

8 CFR Part 274a

[CIS No. 2785–24; DHS Docket No. USCIS–2024–0002]

RIN 1615–AC78

Increase of the Automatic Extension Period of Employment Authorization and Documentation for Certain Employment Authorization Document Renewal Applicants

AGENCY: U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (‘‘USCIS’’), Department of Homeland Security (‘‘DHS’’).

ACTION: Final rule.