DHS final rule ends automatic EAD extensions

Federal Register said in a notice that DHS published a final rule titled Removal of Automatic Extensions for Certain Employment Authorization Documents.

Federal Register said in a notice that the rule applies to aliens who have timely filed an application to renew their employment authorization documents (Forms I- 766 or EADs) in certain employment authorization categories.

Federal Register said in a notice that on October 30, 2025, DHS published an interim final rule amending regulations to end the practice of automatically extending the validity of these documents.

Federal Register said in a notice that the final rule responds to comments received on the interim final rule.

Federal Register said in a notice that the publication date was October 14, 2026.