By: Jioselin Juarez Contreras
Introduction
On April 4, 2024, USCIS announced a Temporary Final Rule (TFR) that will increase the automatic extension period for certain employment authorization documents (EADs) from 180 days to 540 days.
Summary
This USCIS announcement aims to enhance the efficiency and accessibility of work permits for eligible noncitizens, which builds upon the notable reductions in processing times for Employment Authorization Documents (EADs) observed over the past year. The TFR aims to prevent lapses in EADs for noncitizens already authorized to work, improving continuity for U.S. employers during pending EAD renewal applications.
This Temporary Final Rule (TFR) complements USCIS continuous efforts to facilitate access of EAD to employment-authorized individuals by reducing EAD processing times and optimizing adjudication processes, including:
Most importantly, this TFR when implemented will apply to eligible applicants who timely filed their EAD renewal application on or after October 27, 2023, if the application remains pending on the date of publication in the Federal Register. Similarly, the TFR will extend to eligible EAD renewal applicants who correctly and punctually submit their Form I-765 application within a 540-day window starting from the rule's publication in the Federal Register.
Conclusion
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