The Social Security Administration (SSA) recently released internal guidance explaining the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) policy regarding the issuance of employment authorization documents to non-immigrants and the types of evidence that prove a non-immigrant’s eligibility to work in the U.S. The guidance also provides a thorough discussion of issues surrounding Employment Authorization Documents (EADs), including automatic extensions for individuals with Temporary Protected Status (TPS).

For more on the SSA’s guidance, visit Social Security Online.