Federal Agencies, Agency Memos & Announcements
USCIS Announces Shortened Maximum Validity Period for EADs in Several Categories
12/4/25
AILA Doc. No. 25120405.
Parole/Military PIP, Adjustment of Status, Asylum & Refugees, Employer Compliance, Humanitarian Parole, Temporary Protected Status & Deferred Enforced Departure
USCIS announced it will shorten the validity period of EADs for several categories, including for refugees and asylees, from 5 years to 18 months for applications pending or filed on or after 12/5/25. USCIS also noted the shortened validity period mandated by H.R. 1 for TPS-holders and parolees, which applies to applications pending or filed on or after 7/22/25.
Cite as AILA Doc. No. 25120405.