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Two prominent Republican Senators have put forth a resolution aimed at overturning a regulation established during the Biden administration, which extended the renewal period for work permits from 180 days to 540 days. This automatic extension of the Employment Authorization Document (EAD) has significantly benefited the spouses of H-1B visa holders, a considerable portion of whom are from India. The rule, finalized by the Department of Homeland Security on January 13, encompasses a wide range of individuals, including immigrants, refugees, green card holders, and spouses of H-1B visa holders.
The resolution, introduced on Thursday by Senators John Kennedy and Rick Scott, seeks to invoke disapproval under the Congressional Review Act (CRA) procedures regarding the Biden administration’s regulation that allows for an automatic renewal period of nearly a year and a half before officials can reassess those permits.
The Biden administration’s controversial regulation has extended work permits for immigrants to a duration of 540 days. This extension provides immigrants with additional time to evade reporting to U.S. authorities, thereby undermining the Trump administration’s initiatives to uphold immigration laws and ensure the safety of American citizens, stated Kennedy.
In a statement, Scott alleged that the Biden-Harris administration worked for four years straight to dismantle America’s immigration system and open the southern border, allowing millions of illegal aliens to come across the border unvetted and unchecked.
Then, in a last-minute move, former President Biden passed a ridiculous rule that allows illegal aliens to keep jobs in the United States for over a year without authorisation. That’s insane, and it undermines President Trump’s mandate and efforts to secure the border and put Americans’ interests first, Scott said.
The two Senators cautioned that should Congress not overturn the Biden administration’s regulation, the Trump administration could encounter greater challenges in identifying individuals who reside and work unlawfully in the United States