In a move that could impact thousands of migrant workers, including many Indians, the United States has ended the automatic renewal of Employment Authorisation Documents (EADs), the official work permits that allow non-citizens to work legally in the country.

What Has Changed?

The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced that immigrants who apply to renew their EAD on or after October 30, 2025, will no longer receive an automatic extension of their work permits.

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Until now, migrant workers were allowed to continue working even after their EAD expired, as long as they had filed a renewal application in time, a policy introduced under the Biden administration to prevent work disruptions.

Who Will Be Affected?

The change is expected to affect

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