In a move to further tighten immigration rules, the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has ended the automatic renewal of work permits for migrant workers, a decision expected to affect thousands of Indian employees who make up a large share of the foreign workforce.

The DHS said the new rule, which comes into effect from today, was enforced for the “proper screening and vetting” of migrant workers before extending the Employment Authorisation Documents (EADs).

"Aliens who file to renew their EAD on or after October 30, 2025, will no longer receive an automatic extension of their EAD... Ending automatic extensions of EADs results in more frequent vetting of aliens who apply for employment authorisation to work in the US," the DHS said in a statement.

"Reviewing an alien’s backgro

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