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FAQ: DHS Ends Automatic Work Permit Extensions Nationwide
TL;DR
Employers can gain advantage by implementing proactive EAD tracking systems to maintain workforce continuity and avoid operational disruptions under the new DHS rule.
The DHS rule requires filing EAD renewal applications up to 180 days before expiration, eliminating automatic extensions for applications filed after October 30, 2025.
This policy change enhances national security through more rigorous screening while encouraging better immigration planning for individuals seeking stable employment authorization.
DHS ended automatic work permit extensions, forcing foreign workers to file renewals six months early to avoid employment gaps and immigration complications.
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DHS has ended the practice of automatically extending work authorization for employment-authorization document (EAD) renewal applicants, eliminating the previous automatic extension benefit that could last up to 540 days while renewals were pending.
The new rule applies to renewal applications filed on or after October 30, 2025, when the interim final rule was published.
Foreign nationals whose EAD renewal applications are filed on or after October 30, 2025, are affected, along with their employers who must ensure proper work authorization verification.
DHS states that ending automatic extensions allows for more rigorous screening, background checks, and vetting of applicants before continuing their employment authorization, framing it as a national security and public safety measure.
USCIS recommends filing EAD renewal applications up to 180 days before the current EAD expiration date, though even with early filing, delays may still lead to authorization gaps.
Working after your EAD expires and before the renewal is approved (for applications filed on or after October 30, 2025) may jeopardize your immigration status and future benefits.
This policy applies nationwide to all EAD renewal applicants in the affected categories across the United States.
Both employers and individuals need to be more proactive with advance planning and timely filing, focusing on ensuring continuity of employment authorization without relying on automatic extensions.
Immigration attorneys can provide filing strategies, monitor renewal timelines, and help update employer verification practices to adapt to this policy change.
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