India, Oct. 30 -- A major policy shift by the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) will force thousands of Indian professionals and their dependents to stop working if their employment authorisation renewals are not approved in time.

The rule, which takes effect Thursday, eliminates automatic extensions of Employment Authorisation Documents (EADs) - the legal work permits required for non-US citizens to be employed in the country.

"Aliens who file to renew their EAD on or after Oct. 30, 2025, will no longer receive an automatic extension of their EAD. Ending automatic extensions of EADs results in more frequent vetting of aliens who apply for employment authorization to work in the United States," DHS said in a statement.

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