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Posted by: Jamie Rhode on Jan 6, 2025

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced a final rule on Dec. 10, 2024, that will permanently increase the automatic extension period of employment authorization and employment authorization documentation from up to 180 days to up to 540 days for eligible noncitizens who file a timely request to renew their work authorization. This announcement responds to feedback from the business community to create more certainty for employers by reducing the likelihood that lapses in employment authorization for eligible noncitizens will occur. The final rule will become effective on Jan. 13, and will apply to eligible applicants with timely filed renewal EAD applications pending or filed on or after May 4, 2022. Further details are available in the press release.