USCIS Ends Automatic EAD Extensions Nationwide, Puts Vetting First Starting Oct. 30

DHS issued an interim final rule ending automatic extensions of Employment Authorization Documents (EADs) for renewal applications filed on or after Oct. 30, 2025. USCIS says the change prioritizes more frequent screening and vetting to deter fraud and enhance security, with limited exceptions such as certain TPS-related notices. The rule does not affect EADs already auto‑extended before Oct. 30 and USCIS urges filing renewals up to 180 days ahead to avoid lapses in work authorization. The shift continues a 2025 trend of tighter EAD timelines that will increase I‑9 reverification and compliance burdens for employers.