The Department of Homeland Security this week announced a new rule making it easier and more reliable for certain noncitizen workers to keep their jobs while waiting for their work permit renewals to be processed. Starting Jan. 13, eligible applicants who file for their employment authorization documents (EADs) on time will automatically have their work authorization extended for up to 540 days, nearly three times longer than the previous 180-day maximum. https://www.zerohedge.com/political/dhs-announces-new-rule-allow-noncitizen-workers-keep-jobs-longer-while-awaiting-renewals