New Work Authorization Extensions Affect Form I-9 Completion for Certain Employees

Effective November 12, 2021, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) automatically extended work authorization for L-2 nonimmigrants who are the dependent spouses of L-1 nonimmigrants, and E nonimmigrants who are the dependent spouses of E-1, E-2, and E-3 nonimmigrants. USCIS also automatically extended work authorization for certain H-4 nonimmigrants who are dependent spouses of H-1B nonimmigrants.

Such individuals may receive automatic extensions of their employment authorization documents.

Related Links:

• “New Requirements Affecting Form I-9 Completion for Certain Employees,” USCIS, Nov. 17, 2021
• “Automatic Extensions Based on a Timely Filed Application to Renew Employment Authorization and/or Employment Authorization Document,” Handbook for Employers, Nov. 16, 2021, USCIS