Automatic EAD Extensions End on October 30, 2025

Starting October 30, 2025, the U.S. government will stop automatically extending work permits (EADs) for many categories. If you would like to receive the 540-day automatic extension, you must file your application and ensure USCIS receives it today to keep working without interruption. For some categories, you can file Form I-765 online, which is faster and can help avoid delays.

Who This Affects

• Refugees (A03)

• Asylees (A05)

• Certain Amerasian children (A07)

• Citizens of Micronesia, Marshall Islands, or Palau (A08)

• Withholding of Deportation or Removal (A10)

• TPS Granted (A12)

• Spouses of E nonimmigrants (A17)

• Spouses of L-1 nonimmigrants (L-2) (A18)*

• Asylum Applicants Pending (C08)

• Pending Adjustment of Status (C09)

• Cancellation of Removal Applicants (C10)

• Creation of Permanent Residence Record (C16)

• TPS Pending (C19)

• Certain Legalization Applicants (C20, C22, C24)

• H-4 Spouses (C26)

• VAWA Self-Petitioners (C31)

  * Some L-2 spouses may already have the right to work if their I-94 shows “L-2S.” However, many employers still require an EAD card, so filing Form I-765 is recommended to avoid verification issues.

What You Should Do

• Check your current work permit and its expiration date.

• File your EAD renewal today using online filing if your category allows, and make sure USCIS receives it before October 30 to maintain work authorization.

• For future EAD renewals, you may file up to 180 days before your current EAD expires, and it is recommended to file as early as possible within this window to allow sufficient processing time and avoid gaps in work authorization.

If you are unsure whether this affects your situation or need help with your specific EAD category, click here to contact us for guidance and personalized support.

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