Indian professionals are disproportionately affected by this immigration crackdown because they account for a 71% of all approved H-1B visa petitions (Image source: Unsplash) Show Quick Read Summary is AI Generated. Newsroom Reviewed

The US government’s decision to end the automatic extension of Employment Authorisation Documents from October 30, 2025, poses a major disruption for Indian nationals, who form the vast majority of skilled foreign workers in the United States.

Indian professionals are disproportionately affected by this immigration crackdown because they account for a 71% of all approved H-1B visa petitions, the primary route for highly skilled workers.

The Department of Homeland Security announced the new rule, asserting it is intended to strengthen background checks

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