USCIS has announced a significant change regarding the validity of Employment Authorization Documents (EADs). Effective December 5, 2025, any Form I-765 applications pending with USCIS will be subject to an 18-month validity period instead of the previously standard 5 years. This change primarily affects new applications submitted after this date.
Key Details:
- New validity period: 18 months for EADs filed after December 5, 2025.
- Existing 5-year EADs remain valid until their expiration date, provided the underlying application is still pending.
- This policy change applies only to certain categories of employment authorization documents.
- Applicants who do not receive their EAD by December 5, 2025, will be subject to the new 18-month validity.
This update will impact many immigrants seeking work authorization in the U.S., requiring them to plan accordingly for their employment needs. Need help with your immigration case? Visit QuickFiling.us for professional immigration services.
Source: @pandevlaw