United States Automatic Immigrants Work Permit Extension Ends
November 3, 2025
7:21 am
DHS’s new rule to halt automatic EAD extensions from October 30, 2025, prioritizing background checks and national security, with limited exceptions for TPS holders.
United States has announced it will end automatic extensions of work permits for many immigrants, marking a significant shift in its employment authorization policy. The change, which takes effect on Thursday October 30, 2025, was confirmed on Friday October 31, 2025, by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), which cited national security concerns as its primary motivation.
The updated policy will affect immigrants seeking to renew their Employment Authorization Documents (EADs). Until now, eligible applicants could …
