Hong Kong Expats Get Work and Stay Extensions in U.S.
Published Date: 4/4/2025
Notice
Summary
Starting January 15, 2025, certain Hong Kong residents in the U.S. get extra time to stay until February 5, 2027, plus the green light to work legally. If you qualify, you can apply for work and travel permission through USCIS. This move helps folks from Hong Kong keep their jobs and travel plans without stress.
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Stay Extended Through Feb 5, 2027
Starting January 15, 2025, certain Hong Kong residents present in the United States get Deferred Enforced Departure (DED) that extends their authorized stay through February 5, 2027. This lets eligible people remain in the U.S. without removal during that period.
Work Permission via DED-Based EADs
The January 15, 2025 action provides eligible Hong Kong residents the ability to apply to USCIS for Deferred Enforced Departure (DED)-based Employment Authorization Documents (EADs). If you qualify and receive an EAD, you are authorized to work legally in the United States under that document.
Eligibility for Travel Authorization
Eligible Hong Kong residents may apply to USCIS for travel authorization under the DED program. This lets qualified individuals request permission to travel while their DED status is in effect.
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