US Ends Automatic Renewal Of Work Permits, Indian Workforce To Be Impacted

The US Department of Homeland Security has refused to automatically extend Employment Authorisation Documents (EAD) of migrant workers, a move that is likely to impact thousands of foreign employees, especially Indians who make up a large portion of the expat workforce.

In a statement on Wednesday, the Department said "Aliens who file to renew their EAD on or after Oct. 30, 2025 (Thursday), will no longer receive an automatic extension of their EAD."

The new rule prioritises "vetting and screening to protect public safety, national security," the Trump administration noted.