FR Regulations & Notices

USCIS Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to Limit Discretionary Employment Authorization

USCIS NPRM to limit eligibility for discretionary EADs. Notably, the rule would bar those arrested, charged, indicted, or convicted of a crime; who admit to committing a violent crime; or whom DHS deems to be in a gang from receiving discretionary EADs. Comments are due 8/4/26. (91 FR 34352, 6/5/26)

DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

8 CFR Parts 106, 241, and 274a

[CIS No. 2805–25; DHS Docket No. USCIS– 2026–0067]

RIN 1615–AC98

Clarification of Discretionary Employment Authorization for Certain Aliens

AGENCY: U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, DHS.

ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking.

Cite as AILA Doc. No. 26060504.
Accessible to Public.