New Delhi, Oct. 30 -- The Department of Homeland Security announced an 'interim final rule' on October 29 to stop automatically extending employment authorisation documents for certain individuals renewing their applications, emphasising the importance of thorough screening and vetting.

"With this rule, DHS prioritises the proper screening and vetting of aliens before extending the validity of their employment authorisations," the department said.

Individuals who file to renew their Employment Authorisation Document (EAD), a document needed to work legally in the US, on or after October 30, 2025, will no longer receive an automatic extension.

There are a few exceptions to this rule, such as extensions granted by law or through a Federa...