Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services relating to Removal of the Automatic Extension of Employment Authorization Documents.
Summary
This document is a joint resolution introduced in the Senate, seeking congressional disapproval of a rule submitted by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). The rule in question pertains to the "Removal of the Automatic Extension of Employment Authorization Documents." The resolution aims to nullify the USCIS rule, preventing it from taking effect.
Expected Effects
If the resolution passes, the USCIS rule regarding the removal of automatic extensions for Employment Authorization Documents (EADs) will be invalidated. This means the existing policy of automatic extensions would remain in place. The practical effect is that certain individuals with expiring EADs would continue to have their work authorization automatically extended while their renewal applications are pending.
Potential Benefits
- Continued work authorization for eligible individuals, preventing job loss.
- Reduced disruption for employers who rely on these workers.
- Avoidance of potential economic strain on families and communities.
- Potentially decreased administrative burden on USCIS by reducing the number of new applications processed immediately.
- Maintenance of the status quo regarding employment authorization extensions.
Potential Disadvantages
- Potential for continued employment of individuals who may ultimately be denied renewal of their EADs.
- Possible backlog and delays in processing EAD renewal applications.
- Concerns about the integrity of the immigration system if extensions are perceived as overly broad.
- Possible negative impact on American workers if the labor market is perceived as being flooded with foreign workers.
- Potential legal challenges to the disapproval resolution itself.
Constitutional Alignment
This resolution invokes Congress's power to disapprove agency rules under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, suggesting an exercise of legislative oversight. Article I, Section 1 of the Constitution vests all legislative powers in Congress, which includes the power to review and potentially reject executive branch actions. The specific constitutional alignment depends on the underlying legal basis for the USCIS rule and whether its disapproval infringes upon any other constitutional provisions.
Impact Assessment: Things You Care About ⓘ
This action has been evaluated across 19 key areas that matter to you. Scores range from 1 (highly disadvantageous) to 5 (highly beneficial).