The Department of Homeland Security and U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) have announced a significant policy change that affects certain employment authorization documents (EADs). As of October 30, 2025, certain EADs will no longer automatically renew, which impacts trucking companies and other employers who rely on workers with these documents. Sky Transport Solutions helps employers understand how this change affects their workforce compliance obligations.
What Changed?
Under an interim final rule published in the Federal Register, the automatic extension practice for certain EADs ended on October 30, 2025. Previously, applicants with certain work visas could receive an automatic work authorization extension of up to 540 days if they filed a renewal application before their EAD expired. This allowed workers to continue working while their application was being processed.
Important Notice for Employers
Under the new policy, Form I-797C (Notice of Action) and receipt notices will now state that the document is not evidence of employment authorization and cannot be used by itself or when presented with an expired EAD as proof of employment authorization.
Sky Transport Solutions recommends that trucking companies review their employee documentation to identify workers whose EADs expire after October 30, 2025.
What EADs Are Not Affected?
This policy change does not impact:
- EADs that were automatically extended before October 30, 2025
- Automatic extensions provided by law
- Automatic extensions provided through a Federal Register notice
Filing Renewal Applications Early
USCIS strongly recommends that impacted workers file renewal applications up to 180 days before their EAD expires. Waiting longer increases the risk of a temporary lapse in employment authorization, which could disrupt business operations for trucking companies.
Key Takeaway from Sky Transport Solutions
As of October 30, 2025, employees who file paperwork to extend certain employment authorization documents are not eligible for an automatic extension of work authorization. Sky Transport Solutions advises trucking employers to identify employees whose documents expire after that date and ensure employees file renewal applications up to 180 days before documents expire to avoid work authorization gaps.
How Sky Transport Solutions Can Help
At Sky Transport Solutions, we understand that employment authorization compliance is critical for maintaining a reliable workforce. Our team can help trucking companies:
- Identify employees with EADs that may be affected by this policy change
- Develop processes to track EAD expiration dates
- Ensure compliance with employment authorization verification requirements
- Navigate I-9 form completion and reverification procedures
Contact Sky Transport Solutions today to ensure your trucking business remains compliant with employment authorization requirements and avoids potential workforce disruptions.
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