The I-140 Final Rule regulatory amendments provide for the automatic extension of the validity periods of certain Employment Authorization Documents (Form I-766) for up to 180 days if the employee:
- – Timely filed to renew Form I-766, Employment Authorization Document (EAD);
- – Is applying to renew such EAD in the same category as the previous EAD (A12 and C19 are considered the same category for this extension); and
- – Is in a category that is eligible for the extension.
- For more information and instructions on completing Form I-9s, please see Auto-Extended EAD Fact Sheet at https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/USCIS/Verification/I-9%20Central/FactSheets/Fact-Sheet-AutoExtendEAD.pdf
Litwin & Smith assists Employers with I-9 Compliance and provides Guidance for Completing Form I-9 U.S. employment eligibility required to be completed by employers and their employees on date of hire.
