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Certain Renewal Applicants for Employment Authorization to Receive Automatic 180 Day Extension

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Certain applicants renewing their employment authorization on Form I-765 are automatically eligible for a 180-day extension of their work permit while their renewal application is pending with USCIS. This extension provides continuity of work authorization during processing delays. Eligible renewal applicants do not need to request this extension separately.
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Certain renewal applicants who have filed Form I-765, Application for Employment Authorization, qualify for an automatic extension of their expiring employment authorization and/or employment authorization documents (EADs) while their renewal application is pending.

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