USCIS Announces EAD Application Procedures for Certain Hong Kong Residents Covered by DED

USCIS announced that it posted a Federal Register notice for public inspection establishing procedures for certain Hong Kong residents covered by Deferred Enforced Departure (DED) to apply for Employment Authorization Documents (EADs) that will be valid through 2/5/27. The notice automatically extends through 2/5/27 the validity of current Hong Kong DED-related EADs with an expiration date of 2/5/23 or 2/5/25, and a Category Code of A11. Employees may present this EAD as evidence of identity and employment authorization for Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification.

Related Resources

• Advance Copy: USCIS Notice of Implementation of Employment Authorization for Individuals Covered by DED for Hong Kong
• Presidential Memo Extending and Expanding Eligibility for DED for Certain Residents of Hong Kong (90 FR 6749, 1/17/25)