The U. S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has introduced a new rule affecting Employment Authorization Documents (EAD) for migrant workers, which will mainly impact foreign employees, including many Indians.
• Starting October 30, 2025, EAD renewals will no longer get automatic extensions.
• This change reverses a policy from the Biden administration, which allowed for a 540-day work period post-expiration if certain conditions were met.
• The new rule aims to increase vetting and screening of migrants to enhance public safety, as stated by the Trump administration.
• Exceptions to this rule include certain extensions for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) workers.
• USCIS encourages timely EAD renewals, suggesting applications be filed up to 180 days before expiration to avoid gaps in employment authorization.
• Permanent residents and those with specific non-immigrant statuses do not require an EAD.
• Additionally, the Trump administration has raised fees for H-1B visas to guarantee that foreign workers are highly skilled, while Florida's governor has mandated hiring Americans for university jobs.
These changes could lead to significant consequences for many workers in the U. S., emphasizing the need for timely EAD renewals and highlighting an ongoing shift in immigration policy.
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