By: Dawn M. Lurie, Alexander J. Madrak, and Selene Malench*
DHS cites improved country conditions as grounds for ending Temporary Protected Status (TPS), leaving employers to again navigate compliance challenges and workforce planning.
On December 15, 2025, the Department of Homeland Security published a notice in the Federal
Continue Reading DHS Ends TPS Ethiopia: Staying Compliant in a Changing EnvironmentBy: Belma Burkic, Julie Barnard, and Mia Batista
This alert was first published as an update.
Effective December 5, 2025, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced a significant change to Employment Authorization Document (EAD) validity periods. The maximum validity for certain categories will be
Continue Reading USCIS Rolls Back Extended EAD Validity: What Employers Need to KnowThe Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced a permanent increase in the automatic extension period for certain Employment Authorization Documents (EADs) up to 540 days. The final rule will take effect on January 13, 2025.
Background on the History of Automatic EAD Extensions
The automatic extension of EADs was
Continue Reading DHS Announces Permanent Increase of Automatic EAD Extensions