Immigration US employers brace for disruption as DHS scraps automatic EAD extensions Rule without consultation will “fast-track pink slips” as government delays threaten lawful workers’ ability to stay employed, critics warn iStock.com/bpperry Image Izzy Wood Reporter Thursday 06 November 2025 The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has issued a final rule eliminating automatic extensions of Employment Authorization Documents (EADs) for many foreign nationals, a move that is expected t Get AccessContinue reading Global Mobility LawyerAlready have access? Login now Email Enter your email address. Password Enter the password that accompanies your email address. Reset your passwordLog in Need access? Find out how to enjoy unlimited accessGet access You might also like... Data Privacy DHS proposes sweeping expansion of biometric data collection Politics Global passport rankings show impact of Trump’s America First policies Visas DOL flags immigration crackdown as risk to food supply Visas High pay, high odds? DHS bets on new salary rules for H-1B lottery