The reduction of EAD validity periods from a possible five years to either 18 months or one year significantly increases the financial and administrative burden on non-citizens residing and working legally in the US.
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DHS acknowledged that aliens and employers may have relied on the automatic extensions, and that it is “mindful of the disruption that may occur.”
For immigration, a marriage must be legally recognized in the country, state, or jurisdiction where the ceremony occurred.