The Department of Homeland Security announced an ‘interim final rule’ on October 29 to stop automatically extending employment authorisation documents for certain individuals renewing their applications, emphasising the importance of thorough screening and vetting.

“With this rule, DHS prioritises the proper screening and vetting of aliens before extending the validity of their employment authorisations,” the department said.

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What are the exceptions to the rule?

There are a few exceptions to this rule, such as extensions granted by law or through a Federal Register notice for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) related employment documentation.

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