Green Card Alert 2026: Why USCIS Is Revoking Old EADs and APs After I-485 Approval

Some green card holders have recently noticed that their old Employment Authorization Documents (EADs) and Advance Paroles (APs) are showing as revoked in their USCIS online accounts. This has understandably caused alarm, but immigration attorneys at Murthy Law Firm clarify that the situation is not a red flag. According to Murthy Law Firm senior attorneys, USCIS is systematically revoking five-year EADs and APs that were previously issued in connection with pending I-485 adjustment of status applications — applications that have since been approved. Once a green card is granted, these interim travel and work authorization documents are no longer needed, making their revocation a routine administrative step. For EB-3 applicants who have recently received their green cards, this is an important distinction to understand. The revocation applies only to the temporary work and travel documents issued during the I-485 pending period — not to the green card itself or any currently valid immigration status. Green card holders who see this change in their online USCIS account should verify that their I-485 was indeed approved and that they have received their physical green card. If there is any doubt about the status of an active document or pending application, consulting with a qualified immigration attorney is recommended. This development is part of ongoing USCIS administrative updates in 2026 and does not reflect any new enforcement policy targeting green card holders.