Human Rights DHS proposes year-long work authorisation delay for asylum applicants Plan could pause new EAD filings indefinitely, raising workforce and compliance concerns iStock.com/Marcos Silva Image Izzy Wood Senior Reporter Thursday 05 March 2026 The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking that would significantly restrict access to employment authorisation for individuals with pending asylum appl Get AccessContinue reading Global Mobility LawyerAlready have access? Login now Email Enter your email address. Password Enter the password that accompanies your email address. Reset your passwordLog in Need access? Find out how to enjoy unlimited accessGet access You might also like... Immigration US employers brace for disruption as DHS scraps automatic EAD extensions Politics Shorter EAD validity, and visa processing pauses trigger employer uncertainty Immigration Give to Gain: Strengthening safety and legal pathways for migrant women experiencing abuse Immigration Firms warned of compliance risks as Spain moves to regularise undocumented migrants