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DHS Ends Automatic Extensions of Noncitizen Work Permits

Effective immediately, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) will no longer automatically extend most work permits for noncitizens. This only impacts workers who apply for their work permit renewals on or after October 30, 2025, and don’t qualify for one of the few remaining exceptions for automatic extension. 

The practical effect of this rule is that noncitizens who are granted work authorization should apply for renewal as soon as possible, since it can take months to be approved and automatic extensions won’t be granted to account for lengthy processing times. 

The DHS interim final rule was published on October 30, 2025.

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