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USCIS Updates EAD Expiration Dates for TPS Beneficiaries

Following the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling in Mullin v. Doe on June 25, 2026, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) continues to adjust expiration dates for employment authorization documents (EADs) related to beneficiaries of Temporary Protected Status (TPS). The ruling allowed the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to continue terminating TPS for nationals of certain countries. While the ruling affirmed DHS’ authority to terminate TPS, the underlying legal challenges continue and revisions to the EAD expiration dates are expected to continue. Employers should continue to use the USCIS’ website to regularly check for the most current EAD expiration dates.

 

DHS Ends Duration of Status for Certain Visa Holders

Effective September 15, 2026, DHS is amending its regulations to change the admission period for F, J, and I visa holders from duration of status to a fixed time period in addition to changes to the admission and extension process. These visas cover academic students (F), exchange visitors (J), and representatives of foreign information media (I). These visa holders are ordinarily admitted for an unspecified period of time or “duration of status,” such as the time during which a student is pursuing a full course of study under an F visa. DHS cites that a significant increase in these visa holders and no requirement to have direct interaction with DHS has resulted in an inability to monitor the visa holders to verify that they are engaging only in the activities specified by their respective visas. As of the effective date, such visa holders will have a fixed time period of authorized stay and will need to apply to extend their stay, change their nonimmigrant status, or otherwise obtain authorization to remain in the United States by the end of the specific admission period.

 

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