USCIS Cancelling Certain EAD Automatic Extensions Effective Immediately

USCIS has issued an interim final rule (IFR) ending the automatic 540-day extension of certain Employment Authorization Documents (EADs). Effective immediately, only applicants with EAD receipt notices dated before October 30, 2025, remain eligible for the automatic extension. Employers and employees should plan for possible gaps in work authorization as adjudication times continue to range from four to nine months.