On October 30, 2025, The Department of Homeland Security (“DHS”) along with United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (“USCIS”) published an interim final rule ending the automatic extension of Employment Authorization Documents (“EADs”) for certain categories of applicants who file renewal requests on or after October 30, 2025. Under the previous regulation, USCIS automatically extended work authorization and EAD validity for up to 540 days for individuals in specific eligibility categories while their renewal applications were pending in an attempt to ease the effects of USCIS delays in processing. The new interim final rule does not affect any EADs that were automatically extended before October 30, 2025.
Read moreAre Your I-9s in Order? What Every Employer Needs to Know About I-9 Compliance, Audits, and E-Verify
When onboarding new employees, most US employers are aware they must complete Form I-9 for every employee, but far fewer are prepared when the government comes calling. Given President Trump’s immigration directives, which focus heavily on enforcement efforts, the probability surrounding possible increases in site visits and surprise audits by various agencies including Immigration and Customs Enforcement (“ICE”) , maintaining accurate I-9 records is not an option, but a legal obligation with real consequences. Is your business ready?
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