Overview
- The provisional final rule removes the prior short-term automatic extension for certain categories of Employment Authorization Document renewals submitted on or after October 30, 2025.
- Workers whose EAD expires without an approved renewal must stop working until new authorization arrives, and unauthorized employment can jeopardize adjustment of status and trigger other immigration consequences.
- Employers are required to suspend employees with expired authorization or risk civil penalties, and some states, including Florida, mandate E-Verify checks to confirm work eligibility.
- USCIS urges applicants to submit Form I-765 renewals up to 180 days before expiration to minimize the chance of a lapse in employment authorization.
- After USCIS approves a renewal, the new EAD is typically mailed in about two weeks, creating potential gaps for those who file close to the expiration date.