The US Department of Homeland Security on Wednesday announced an interim rule ending the automatic extension of Employment Authorisation Documents (EAD) for migrant workers, a move expected to affect thousands of foreign employees, including a large number of Indians. 

In a statement issued on Wednesday, the Department said, “Aliens who file to renew their EAD on or after October 30, 2025, will no longer receive an automatic extension of their EAD.” Those whose work permits were automatically extended before this date will not be affected. 

The Department said the change is part of a broader effort to increase “vetting and screening to protect public safety and national security,” under the Trump administration.