According to the USCIS:

Starting Jan. 17, 2017, USCIS is automatically extending certain expiring EADs for up to 180 days for applicants who:

• Properly filed for a renewal EAD before their current  EAD expired, and

• Are otherwise eligible for a renewal, which means that:

1. Your EAD renewal is under a category that is eligible for an automatic 180-day extension (see the list of categories below); and

2. The Category on your current EAD matches the “Class Requested” listed on this Notice of Action.  (Note:  If you are a TPS beneficiary or pending applicant, your EAD and this Notice must contain either the A12 or C19 category, but the categories do not need to match each other).

This extension applies to Form I-765 renewal applications that are still pending on January 17, 2017, and to Form I-765 renewal applications filed on or after Jan. 17, 2017.

The following categories of EADs will be eligible for an automatic extension of up to 180 days:

NOTE:  TPS individuals may receive an automatic extension of their employment authorization:

1. Through publication of a Federal Register notice extending the TPS designation of the individual’s country, provided that the Federal Register notice also authorizes an automatic extension of covered individuals’ existing EADs; and/or

2. Through this 180-day automatic extension.

Resource: USCIS