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WHO IS AFFECTED:
This impacts several major categories, including:
• H-4 spouses of H-1B visa holders
• Adjustment of Status (AOS) applicants (pending green cards)
• F-1 OPT students
• DACA recipients
• Other eligible categories

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October 30, 2025 at 8:55 PM
KEY CHANGES:
Individuals who file EAD renewals on or after Oct 30, 2025 will no longer receive automatic extensions allowing them to continue working while their application is pending. Once an EAD expires, applicants must stop working until USCIS issues a renewed card.

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October 30, 2025 at 8:55 PM
To address long processing delays, Biden increased from 180 to a 540 day automatic extension if USCIS did not complete processing their permanent work authorization. The new Trump ruling rescinds that. USCIS cites national security and vetting concerns as the rationale.

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October 30, 2025 at 8:55 PM