USCIS has reduced the period for automatic renewal of work permits in the United States

As of October 27, the automatic renewal period for US work authorization (EAD) has been reduced to 180 days. Previously, the EAD could be automatically extended for 540 days, recalls USCIS.

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An automatic 540-day EAD extension was introduced in May 2022. This rule has now expired and the extension period returned to 27 days on October 180th.

If you have previously had your EAD extended for 540 days, this extension will remain in effect.

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What is automatic renewal of work permit in the USA?

Some applicants who filed Form I-765 to renew their work authorization are eligible for automatic renewal while their Form I-765 is pending.

You are eligible for automatic AED renewal if you (ALL three points must be met):

• Submitted a properly completed Form I-765 to renew your work authorization before your current authorization expires;
• Your renewal application falls into a category that is eligible for automatic renewal (categories are listed in the table below);
• The category in your current EAD corresponds to the “Class Requested” listed on your Notice of Action on Form I-797C.

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