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USCIS Cuts Maximum Work-Permit Validity to 18 Months for Some Categories
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DHS Ends Automatic Extension of Work Permits: File Your EAD Renewal Early
An interim final rule ends the automatic extension of Employment Authorization Documents for renewals filed on or after Oct. 30, 2025. Here is what changed, who is affected, the TPS exception, and why filing your EAD renewal early now matters more than ever.
