Some Employee EADs May be Valid for Up to 5 Years

USCIS increased the maximum validity period to 5 years for Employment Authorization Documents (EADs) issued to noncitizens with certain Category codes on their EADs.

Previously, USCIS provided 2-year and 1-year validity periods for certain EADs. As a reminder, employers cannot reject acceptable Form I-9 documentation that reasonably appears to be genuine and relates to the person presenting it.

This updated policy guidance applies to any Form I-765, Application for Employment Authorization, currently pending or filed on or after Sept. 27, 2023, as specified in the Policy Alert (PDF, 352.94 KB).

For more information, please see this USCIS News Alert.