On Jan. 15, 2025, President Biden issued a memorandum extending eligibility for Deferred Enforced Departure (DED) for certain Hong Kong residents. The president also directed the secretary of the Department of Homeland Security to provide certain Hong Kong residents continued work authorization through Feb. 5, 2027. Individuals covered by DED Hong Kong have been extended through Feb. 5, 2027, and are not subject to removal. At this time, DED-related Employment Authorization Documents (EADs) provided to certain Hong Kong residents have not been extended.
