US Extends Employment Document Renewals to 540 Days

Highlights: Employment Document Renewals permanently extended to 540 days in the US

• The US Department of Homeland Security extended the renewal period for Employment Authorisation Documentation.
• The automatic extension period has been permanently extended to 540 days from the current 180 days.
• The new rule will come into effect from January 13, 2025.
• The extended renewal period will apply to EAD renewal applications filed on or after May 04, 2022.

 

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Permanent Extension Period for EAD Renewal in the US

 

The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) recently announced a permanent extension for Employment Authorisation Document (EAD) renewal candidates. The Automatic Extension Period for renewal applicants is set at 540 days instead of the current 180 days, effective from January 13, 2025.

 

This move aims to promote economic growth and facilitate access to Employment Authorisation Documents (EAD) for eligible foreign workers in the US. The extended renewal period will be applicable for EAD renewal applications filed on or after May 04, 2022. The announcement addresses the issues raised by the US business community in a recently shared feedback.

 

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Steps taken by the USCIS to reduce EAD processing times

The USCIS has implemented the following steps to reduce the processing time for Employment Authorisation Documents:

• Half of average EAD processing times were reduced for adjustment of status in the FY 2021 till date
• Conducted community engagement and in-ground support for applicants to spread knowledge about work-eligible individuals
• Extended the EAD validity period to five years for certain categories of applicants
• Digitised filing of EAD applications

 

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