A joint resolution 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".

S.J.Res. 99 would disapprove a Department of Homeland Security rule that ended the automatic extension of employment authorization documents (work permits) for certain categories of immigrants. Under the previous policy, when immigrants filed timely renewal applications for their work permits, their documents would automatically remain valid for up to 540 days while the government processed their renewal requests. The Trump administration eliminated this automatic extension in October 2025, citing national security and vetting concerns.

If enacted, this resolution would restore the automatic extension policy. The rule primarily affects asylum applicants, refugees, people with temporary protected status, and spouses of certain visa holders who have already been vetted and legally authorized to work. Supporters argue that eliminating automatic extensions would cause workers to lose their jobs if government processing delays prevent new permits from being issued before old ones expire, and would burden employers with unnecessary paperwork. Opponents contend that the automatic extension undermines security vetting procedures.