US Ends Automatic Extensions for Work Permits and Employment Authorization

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The Department of Homeland Security has announced that starting October 30, 2025, automatic extensions of employment authorization documents (EADs) for renewal applicants will end, emphasizing increased vetting and screening to enhance public safety and security, with limited exceptions. This change aims to improve background checks and deter fraud, requiring applicants to renew their EADs proactively to avoid lapses in employment authorization.
- DHS Ends Automatic Extension of Employment Authorization USCIS (.gov)
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- US ends automatic extension of employment authorisation Hindustan Times
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