Federal Register #2026-11285

DHS Proposed Rule on Discretionary Employment Authorization for Certain Aliens

This opportunity involves a proposed rulemaking by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), specifically U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, regarding discretionary employment authorization for certain aliens. - Government Buyer: - Department of Homeland Security (DHS) - U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services - No OEMs, vendors, or commercial products are mentioned, as this is a regulatory action. - Key Provisions of the Proposed Rule: - Clarifies and limits eligibility for discretionary employment authorization for aliens paroled into the U.S. for urgent humanitarian reasons or significant public benefit, those granted deferred action, and those with final orders of removal released under supervision. - Restricts eligibility for individuals who admit to, have been arrested for, or have been convicted of certain criminal acts, unless significant public interests exist (e.g., law enforcement assistance). - Introduces requirements such as employment with E-Verify participating employers for renewals, biometrics submission, and automatic termination of employment authorization if the underlying status is terminated or denied. - No procurement of products or services is involved; this is a regulatory notice.

Description

The Department of Homeland Security proposes to limit and clarify eligibility for discretionary employment authorization for aliens paroled into the United States temporarily for urgent humanitarian reasons or significant public benefit, who have been granted deferred action, or against whom a final order of removal exists and who are temporarily released from custody on an order of supervision. The proposal also specifies that aliens applying for employment authorization who admit to committing, have been arrested for, or have been convicted of certain criminal acts do not warrant a favorable exercise of discretion unless there are significant countervailing public interests. Comments on the proposed rule must be submitted by August 4, 2026.

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