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General (02)Date:10/31/2025 11:55:48 AM From:"Rep. Lou Correa" repcorrea@mail8.housecommunications.gov To:"Public Comment" publiccomment@anaheim.net Subject:[EXTERNAL] Changes to Employee Authorization Document Renewal Policies Warning: This email originated from outside the City of Anaheim. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and are expecting the message. Dear Anaheim, Yesterday, the Trump Administration’s Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced that the department will no longer issue an automatic extension of Employee Authorization Documents (EAD) for immigrant workers who file renewal applications on or after Oct ober 30, 2025. For nearly a decade, USCIS has allowed certain workers to continue working while t heir renew al applications were pending. This automatic extension was previously expanded, during the Biden Administration, to as long as 540 days to help prevent gaps in employment caused by processing delays. This new policy change means that, starting October 30, 2025, most w orkers will no longer receive an automatic work authorization extension when filing for renewal. Instead, applicants will need to be fully rescreened and approved before being able to continue to work. If you already have a valid automatic extension, the interim final rule does not affect EAD renewal filings that have already been automatically extended before October 30, 2025. Here are the three things you should know moving forward: 1. No More Automatic Extensions for Renewals Filed On or After Octobe r 30, 2025 Beginning October 30, 2025, most workers with EADs will need to be rescreened and vetted before their EADs are extended. In other words, EADs expiring w it hin 180 days will no longer be automatically extended. If your EAD expires after this date, there is a risk of a gap in your ability to work if your renewal is not processed in time 2. File Your EAD Renewal Early U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) recommends you seek a timely renew al of your EAD by properly filing a renewal application up to 180 days before their EAD expires. The longer you wait to file an EAD renewal application, the more likely it is t hat you may experience a temporary lapse in your employment authorization or document ation. 3. Where to Find More Information For more information on applications for employment authorization, visit USCIS’ Employment Authorization Document page. If you have any questions, or need assistance, you can call my office directly at: (714) 559-6190. Sincerely, Rep. Lou Correa Member of Congress Sign up for my newsletter to get updates on this issue and others! Sign Up! Visit my website to learn more! correa.house.gov Contact Me Washington D.C. 1039 Longworth House Office Building Washington, DC 20515 (202) 225-2965 Santa Ana Rancho Santiago Community College Building 2323 N. Broadway, Suite 319 Santa Ana, CA 92706 (714) 559-6190 . Un subscribe from futu re m essages. Date:11/1/2025 12:04:33 PM From:"Rep. Lou Correa" repcorrea@mail8.housecommunications.gov To:"Public Comment" publiccomment@anaheim.net Subject:[EXTERNAL] Showing up for my community Warning: This email originated from outside the City of Anaheim. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and are expecting the message. Dear Neighbor, This week marked the fourth week of the longest ever total government shutdow n. I spent the w eek traveling around the district making sure my neighbors have resources and support they need. From helping my community navigate Medicare open enrollment, to standing up t o protect SNAP, I am committed to showing up for Orange County, despite the shutdown. As I bring your stories to the halls of Congress, I wanted to take a moment to show you what I’ve been working on. CO NNE CT ING MY CO MMUNITY WITH FO O D RE SOURCE S I also wanted to update you all on delays to CalFresh benefits beginning November 1. Due to the ongoing federal government shutdown, CalFresh benefits will not be loaded to EBT cards at the start of the month. I sent a letter to Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins urging t he Administration to use available contingency funds to ensure Americans can access November SNAP benefits. As I continue pressing the Administration to not let Californians go hungry, I wanted to share some food resources with you. CalFresh recipients can call 2-1-1 or visit 211oc.org to be connected t o food, housing and utility resources. November benefits are anticipated to be retroactively issued when the shutdown is resolved. Congressman Correa urged Secretary Rollins to provide funding for SNAP in Orange County THE ST AT E O F T HE CITY I also joined Santa Ana city and community leaders for the city’s annual Stat e of the City event. I’m proud to represent our great city all the way in Washington and even more proud to stand w ith my neighbors and help support the city’s goals and initiatives to deliver for Main St reet! Congressman Correa visited Santa Ana's State of the City CO VERE D CALIFO RNIA OPE N E NROLLME NT Important healthcare news: Open enrollment for Covered California begins Sa turda y, November 1. Without an extension of the enhanced premium tax credits, monthly premiums are projected to rise by 97 percent on average for more than 1.7 million Californians enrolled and receiving financial assistance through Covered California. With uncertainty surrounding 2026 premium costs, Covered California and its many partners are here to help consumers get connected t o coverage and care. Enrollment assistance is always free, confidential, and available in mult iple languages through thousands of certified insurance agents and community-based organizations across the state. To check your coverage options for 2026, go to CoveredCA.com. If you need help navigating Covered California’s open enrollment platform, call us at 714-559-6190. RE SO URCES FO R FE DERAL E MPLOY E E S I also wanted to share the resources available to the more than 5,100 federal employees who live in our district. Federal workers in California who are laid off, have their hours reduced, or are out of w ork due to a federal government shutdown furlough may qualify for unemployment benefits. The California Employee Development Department stands ready to help federal workers apply for unemployment benefits when they have been laid off by a Reduction in Force (RIF) and other no-fault separations. The fastest and easiest way to apply for unemployment benefit s is through myEDD, and then select UI Online, which is available in English, Spanish, Armenian, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Korean, Tagalog, and Vietnamese. Need help? Call the dedicate d line for fe deral workers at 1-855-327-7055, between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except state holidays. As always, I am committed to serving you, advocating for issues that mat ter to our community, and connecting you to important resources. If you are experiencing any issues w it h a federal agency, my office is here to help. Give us a call at (714) 559-6190. Sincerely, Rep. Lou Correa Member of Congress Sign up for my newsletter to get updates on this issue and others! Sign Up! Visit my website to learn more! correa.house.gov Contact Me Washington D.C. 2082 Rayburn House Office Building Washington, DC 20515 (202) 225-2965 Santa Ana Rancho Santiago Community College Building 2323 N. Broadway, Suite 319 Santa Ana, CA 92706 (714) 559-6190 (Flav out for now) . Un subscribe from futu re m essages. Date:11/3/2025 10:25:48 AM From:"Rep. Lou Correa" repcorrea@mail8.housecommunications.gov To:"Public Comment" publiccomment@anaheim.net Subject:[EXTERNAL] An update on CalFresh for November. Warning: This email originated from outside the City of Anaheim. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and are expecting the message. Dear Anaheim, Due to the ongoing federal government shutdown, CalFresh benefits will be delayed in November. CalFresh, known federally as the Supplemental Nutrition Assis tanc e Program, or SNAP, helps low-income residents buy healthy food. More than 310,000 Orange County residents — mostly older adults and children — receive CalFresh. CalFresh recipients can call 2-1-1 or visit 211oc.org to be connected to food, hous ing and utility resources. According to the California Social Services Agency, any benefits not dis tributed in November are anticipated be issued retroactively once the federal government re-opens . My team and I will continue to monitor the situation and keep you and your families updated to ens ure you get the benefits you need. Although CalFresh cases will not be closed due to the federal governm ent s hutdown, rec ipients are urged to continue meeting all mandatory reporting requirements, inc luding requests for verification, submitting SAR7 semi-annual reports and completing renewals on tim e to ens ure benefits can continue promptly when funding resumes. If my office can be of service to you or your family, or if you have any ques tions about getting access to food, housing, or utility resources, please do not hesitate to c all my Santa Ana offic e at (714) 559-6190. Your Neighbor, Rep. Lou Correa Member of Congress Sign up for my newsletter to get updates on this issue and others! Sign Up! Visit my website to learn more! correa.house.gov Contact Me Washington D.C. 1039 Longworth House Office Building Washington, DC 20515 (202) 225-2965 Santa Ana Rancho Santiago Community College Building 2323 N. Broadway, Suite 319 Santa Ana, CA 92706 (714) 559-6190 . Un subscribe from futu re m essages.