The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced on December 4, 2025, that it will reduce the maximum validity period for Employment Authorization Documents (EADs) from five years to 18 months. This change affects key groups including refugees, asylees, asylum seekers, and individuals with pending adjustment-of-status applications.
The decision marks a significant shift in immigration policy regarding work permits for these groups. The new 18-month validity period will apply to new applications as well as renewals of existing EADs.
This announcement comes amid ongoing discussions about immigration policy in the United States. As previously reported, various political developments continue to shape the landscape of immigration and related issues.
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