PoliticsPhoto: News18 WorldUS Ends Automatic Work Permit Extensions for Immigrants
The US Department of Homeland Security has finalized a rule ending automatic extensions of work permits for immigrants with pending renewal applications. This policy, effective October 14, 2026, affects asylum seekers and H-1B spouses on H-4 visas. It reverses the Biden-era 540-day extension and reinstates more frequent applicant screening, continuing a Trump administration change started in October 2025.
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