WASHINGTON, Oct. 14 -- Department Of Homeland Security has issued a rule called: Removal of Automatic Extensions for Certain Employment Authorization Documents.
The rule was published in the Federal Register on Oct. 14 by Markwayne Mullin, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
Summary: On October 30, 2025, DHS published an interim final rule (IFR) that amended DHS regulations to end the practice of automatically extending the validity of employment authorization documents (Forms I-766 or EADs) for aliens who have timely filed an application to renew their EAD in certain employment authorization categories. This final rule responds to comments received on the IFR and reaffirms and finalizes the provisions of the IFR. Ending the ...