DHS approves rule removing 30-day EAD processing requirement for asylum applicants.
May 10, 2021
On Friday, the Department of Homeland Security issued a statement noting that Secretary Mayorkas has approved a rule that removes the 30-day Employment Authorization Document processing requirement for asylum applicants. The notice states that he recognizes that the work authorization is crucially important to people requesting asylum and that the rule strengthens the commitment to decide on applications as quickly and efficiently as possible. Furthermore, the Department is planning to engage in future rulemaking to advance the interest of asylum applicants seeking EADs.