Nearly 450,000 people apply for EAD extensions in the US every year, with the USCIS processing some 49,000 applications per month, as per official data.
Washington: The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has ended the automatic renewal of work permits for migrant workers, a decision expected to affect a large share of the foreign workforce. The DHS said the new rule, which comes into effect from October 30, was enforced for the “proper screening and vetting” of migrant workers before extending the Employment Authorization Documents (EADs).
"Aliens who file to renew their EAD on or after October 30, 2025, will no longer receive an automatic extension of their EAD... Ending automatic extensions of EADs results in more frequent vetting of aliens who apply for employment authorization to work in the US," the DHS said in a statement.
"Reviewing an alien’s background will often enable US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) to deter fraud and detect aliens with potentially harmful intent so they can be processed for removal from the country," it added.
USCIS chief Joseph Edlow described the rule as a "common-sense measure to ensure appropriate vetting and screening are completed before an alien’s employment authorization or documentation is extended."
