U.S. Work Permit Now Valid for Only 18 Months, Not 5 Years: Impact on Indian Workers
Millions of Indians are currently working in the United States under an Employment Authorization Document (EAD), commonly known as a work permit. A significant policy change by the U.S. government has now reduced the validity of certain work permits from five years to just 18 months, affecting a large group of workers.
New USCIS RulesUnder the new policy announced by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), many categories of EAD holders—including refugees, asylum seekers, and employment-based green card applicants—will receive a significantly shorter work authorization period. Previously, individuals could legally work in the U.S. for up to five years on an EAD. Now, they will be limited to 18 months.
USCIS stated that this reduction aims to enhance national security a...




