US Citizenship and Immigration Services (Uscisfor its abbreviation in English) advertise Automatic extension end From the work permit document (Edfor its abbreviation in English). The news has created uncertainty in Texas and other states about the matter Consequences of continuing to work with an expired permit.
Agency Immigration indicates that American employers They have to make sure they have everything employeesRegardless of their nationality or national origin Authorized to work In the country. One way to confirm permission is to use Ed.
Being a federal agency, the Rulings and laws It applies to all entities, including… Texas And its provinces.
according to Texas law help, It is illegal to work without a work permit Unless the person has Immigration status that allows you to do so in the United States.such as lawful permanent residents or those on H-1B, L-1B, O, or P visas.
From this standpoint, the specialists on the Legal Aid website warn against this Working without a permit (Like when The EAD has expired) may be Serious consequences:
Likewise, the Uscis He points out that the immigrant You will not be able to modify your status if you have engaged in unauthorized actionWhether before or after applying for permanent residency or a green card.
The Migration Agency indicates that Interim final rule puts End the practice of automatically extending EADs For foreigners who Renewal request In certain categories On or after October 30, 2025.
“There are limited exceptions to this rule, including… Extensions provided by law Or through a Federal Register notice of employment documents related to Temporary Protected Status (TPS).”
In this regard, Uscis recommends requesting a renewal in a timely mannereven with 180 days before expiration. “The longer an alien waits to apply to renew their EAD, the more likely they are to be hit with an EAD Temporary interruption in your Work permit Or documentation,” he warns.
To request a document renewal, it is necessary to submit Form I-765, Application for Employment Authorization, to the agency.
In general, by law, when hired, an immigrant must complete a Form I-9 And provide identification A copy of the work permit With date maturity. Your employer will have this information on file.
Nolo, Legal Aid website, that explains a lot Employers They use Electronic verification program To verify permission Work in the United States for its employees.
Legal experts also point out that the employer can contact the employee to inquire Questions about work permit As the date approaches maturity Or if you already have it Defeated. In this sense, it is recommended “Be honest” Submitting any document proving the renewal request.
It also specifies that You can reach an agreement with your boss To retain the job, he or she may be willing to grant a contract suspension rather than dismissal. that way, The immigrant will have the possibility to return to work once he or she receives the new EAD.
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