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Temporary Increase of the Automatic Extension Period of Employment Authorization and Documentation for Certain Employment Authorization Document Renewal Applicants

The Homeland Security Department published this final rule in the Federal Register on April 8, 2024. It took effect on April 8, 2024.

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What the agency says

This rule temporarily amends existing Department of Homeland Security (DHS) regulations to provide that the automatic extension period applicable to expiring Employment Authorization Documents (Forms I-766 or EADs) for certain renewal applicants who have filed Form I- 765, Application for Employment Authorization (EAD application), will be increased from up to 180 days to up to 540 days from the expiration date stated on their EADs. DHS is taking these steps to help prevent renewal applicants from experiencing a lapse in their employment authorization and documentation.

Key facts

Document number
2024-07345
Type
Final rule
Action
Temporary final rule with request for comments
Agency
Homeland Security Department
Published
April 8, 2024
Takes effect
April 8, 2024
Dates
Effective dates: This temporary final rule (TFR) is effective April 8, 2024, through September 20, 2027, except for the amendments to 8 CFR 274a.13(d)(5), which are effective from April 8, 2024 through October 15, 2025.
Docket
CIS No. 2767-24; DHS Docket No. USCIS-2024-0002
Regulation ID (RIN)
1615-AC78
Code of Federal Regulations
8 CFR 274
Topics
Administrative practice and procedure; Aliens; Employment; Penalties; Reporting and recordkeeping requirements
Pages
49

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