How do I determine whether an authorization document that appears to have expired has been extended?

In some instances, employees will possess Employment Authorization Documents that appear to be expired on their face, but have been automatically extended by the USCIS.

For example, Temporary Protected Status beneficiaries may have an automatic extension. The USCIS notifies the public of all automatic extensions through a Federal Register notice.

Extensions also are listed under Temporary Protected Status on the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services website.

In addition, if the employee timely filed for a new Employment Authorization Document (Form I-766), the corresponding I-797C from the USCIS indicating timely filing may be