The United States has ended the automatic extension of work permits for certain migrant categories, introducing a rule that will tighten vetting and screening before employment authorisations are renewed. The move, announced by the Donald Trump administration, reverses a policy from the Biden era that had allowed eligible immigrants to continue working legally while their renewal applications were pending. Under the new directive, applicants will no longer receive an automatic extension of their Employment Authorisation Document (EAD) if they file for renewal on or after 30 October, 2025. The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) said the decision was taken to ensure “appropriate vetting and screening” before extending any work-related documentation. USCIS Direc

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