Overview
- As of October 30, automatic 540-day extensions no longer apply to EAD renewals, and workers with expired cards must wait for approval before returning to their jobs.
- Immigration attorneys and AILA warn of suspensions and layoffs as employers enforce work-authorization rules and face operational strain.
- Asylum applicants, TPS holders, and people adjusting status are cited as the most exposed groups, with lawyers urging immediate renewal filings, especially when less than six months remain.
- USCIS indicates the change is not retroactive, so extensions issued before October 30 remain valid for their stated duration.
- DACA recipients can keep renewing on the usual timeline, and emergency or expedited EAD requests exist but are narrow and typically require attorney-supported evidence.