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DHS Ends Automatic Extension of Employment Authorization

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USCISOctober 29, 2025

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The Department of Homeland Security has ended the automatic extension of employment authorization documents (work permits) for immigrants renewing their applications in certain employment categories. Individuals in affected categories will no longer receive automatic extensions while their renewal applications are pending and must now apply for new authorization or extensions more proactively. This change applies immediately to renewal filings in specific employment authorization classes.

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The Department of Homeland Security has announced an interim final rule ending the practice of automatically extending employment authorization documents for aliens filing renewal applications in certain employment authorization categories.

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