USCIS policy changes
Trump Administration Reduces Work Permit Validity for Refugees and Asylum Seekers to 18 Months Following Security Concerns
Dec 05, 2025 02:21 pm CST
The Trump administration has reduced work permit validity for refugees and asylum seekers from five years to 18 months, citing security concerns following a National Guard shooting incident. This policy change, announced by US Citizenship and Immigration Services, is part of a broader immigration crackdown that includes halting applications from 19 countries already under travel restrictions.
US Ends Automatic EAD Renewal Policy: Impact on Indian Workers and New Immigration Requirements
Oct 30, 2025 09:29 am CST
The US Department of Homeland Security has implemented a new policy ending the automatic extension of Employment Authorization Documents (EAD) for migrant workers, effective October 30, 2025. This change, emphasizing increased security vetting, will significantly impact thousands of foreign employees including Indians, who must now apply for renewals up to 180 days before expiration or risk employment gaps. The policy shift follows other recent immigration measures including the $100,000 H-1B visa fee increase.