The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is moving to end the automatic extension of certain immigrant work permits, even if they have filed their new paperwork on time.
In a Federal Register filing Wednesday, the department said that it intended to cancel the current 540-day buffer given to refugees, those with Temporary Protected Status (TPS), and spouses of certain other visa holders when they file for an Employment Authorization Document (EAD) renewal.
DHS said it was making the move to ensure national security, but admitted this could leave some immigrants out of work.
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