The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) issued a final rule that permanently increases the automatic extension period for employment authorization and Employment Authorization Documents (EADs) available to certain EAD renewal applicants from up to 180 days to up to 540 days. DHS explains that the final rule will continue to help prevent eligible renewal EAD applicants from experiencing a lapse in employment authorization and/or the validity of their EAD due to lengthy processing times. The final rule will become effective on January 13, 2025, and will apply to certain timely filed renewal EAD applications (Form I-765) pending or filed on or after May 4, 2022.
