The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced the termination of automatic extensions for employment authorization documents (EADs) for many immigrant workers. This new rule, described as a measure for increased vetting, will affect a substantial number of pending applications and eliminate the previous 18-month automatic renewal period. The decision has raised concerns among immigrant organizations and business groups, especially regarding the financial impact on migrants who rely on these permits for their livelihoods. The rule change marks a significant shift in immigration policy, echoing previous actions taken by the Trump administration to tighten regulations on work permits for foreign nationals.