Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 07:55am on 30 Oct 2025,Thursday India Global
The Trump administration has ended automatic extensions of US work permits, a move likely to affect thousands of Indian professionals and their families. The new rule by the Department of Homeland Security means workers must stop working if their Employment Authorisation Document (EAD) renewals are not approved before expiry. Until now, renewals were automatically extended for up to 540 days. The change impacts H-1B visa holders, H-4 spouses, and students on OPT. Officials say the move strengthens “national security,” but immigration experts warn it could cause mass job losses among Indians already facing long green card backlogs. (PC: HT)
