Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:03am on 30 Oct 2025,Thursday India Global
The US Department of Homeland Security ended automatic Employment Authorization Document (EAD) renewals for migrant workers effective October 30, 2025, impacting thousands of foreign employees, particularly Indians. Under the new rule, immigrants filing EAD renewals no longer receive automatic extensions, replacing Biden-era policy allowing 540-day work continuity. The Trump administration cited enhanced vetting for "public safety and national security" as justification. USCIS Director Joseph Edlow called working in America a "privilege, not a right." Immigrants must now file renewals 180 days before expiration to avoid employment lapses. The move follows Trump's September decision raising H-1B visa fees to $100,000 and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis ordering universities to prioritize American workers over H-1B visa holders. (PC: The Economic Times)
