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DHS Ends Automatic Work Permit Extensions, Creating New Risks

DHS ends automatic EAD extensions for work permit renewals filed after Oct 30, 2025. New rule requires early filing and creates work authorization gap risks for foreign nationals.

This policy change directly impacts hundreds of thousands of foreign workers in the United States, including those on OPT, H-4, L-2, and asylum status who rely on EADs for employment. The elimination of automatic extensions creates immediate risks of employment gaps that could lead to job loss, financial instability, and potential immigration status violations. For employers, this means increased compliance burdens and potential workforce disruptions when key employees face authorization lapses. The change reflects broader trends toward stricter immigration enforcement and requires affected individuals to be more proactive than ever in managing their work authorization timelines, potentially necessitating legal assistance to navigate the complex renewal process successfully.