US Work-Permit Overhaul: What the Latest Change Means

Who Is Affected

The refugees, asylum seekers, immigrants with pending asylum or protection claims, and those filing or waiting for their green card (adjustment-of-status) under Form I-485 will be most affected by this change. To many immigrants — and especially to a large number of professionals from India — this change could bring back doubts and an unresolved situation again.

What the Change Means

• Work permits now require renewal every 18 months, which means there will be more administrative work, more costs, and more stress.
• The applicants who are waiting in the queues for permanent residency could face gaps in work authorization, job insecurity, or difficulties in long-term planning due to the shorter validity period.
• The employers and the immigrants have to undergo more frequent renewals and compliance checks, which increases the uncertainty in the already complex application timelines.

What This Means for Indian Professionals Considering US Migration

For skilled Indian workers or families planning to settle in the U. S. through employment-based immigration, asylum, or green card routes, the updated rules will be a major source of caution and planning. If you’re dependent on EADs now — or are planning to submit an application — you must consider the possibility of frequent renewals, potential delays, and renewed scrutiny.

For Expert Guidance and Peace of Mind

If the new 18-month work permit validity is a matter of concern for you regarding your U. S. plans — be it for a job, family relocation, or long-term stay — then Abhinav Immigration Services is a perfect guide for you. We assist in determining your eligibility, keep track of renewals, ensure compliance, and devise the best way forward concerning your immigration objectives.

Contact us today. Together, we will make the complexity easier, and you will be able to move on with confidence.