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On October 30 2025, DHS published an Interim Final Rule to amend DHS regulations to end the practice of automatically extending the validity of employment authorization documents (Forms I-766 or EADs) for aliens who have timely filed an application to renew their EAD in certain employment authorization categories. The purpose of this change is to prioritize the proper vetting and screening of aliens before granting a new period of employment authorization and/or a new EAD. This interim final rule does not impact the validity of EADs that were automatically extended by up-to 540 days prior to the publication of this interim final rule, or which are otherwise automatically extended by law or Federal Register notice. Following review of public comments, DHS will consider issuing a final rule.