The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) recently published a temporary final rule to aid thousands of foreign nationals confronting lengthy delays on the approval of their employment authorization applications. This temporary rule, effective as of May 4, automatically extends the period of employment authorization for up to 540 days before the current expiration date for foreign nationals who have timely filed to renew. The temporary rule is only applicable to foreign nationals currently working in the United States on certain visas and is a measure in place through Oct. 27, 2023, to help both the U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services (USCIS) and foreign nationals alike.