"New Immigration Rule Sparks Concern Over Disruption to Workforce and Economy"
The US government has introduced a new rule that aims to enhance national security by ending automatic extensions of work authorization documents (EADs) for non-citizens. However, attorneys are warning of the potential devastating impact on employers and workers, particularly those in temporary visa categories.
Under the Trump administration's interim final rule, set to take effect on October 30, EADs will no longer be automatically renewed for a period of up to 540 days after they expire. This move is expected to cause significant delays in processing renewals, which can take anywhere from six months to over nine months.
As a result, many individuals who rely on EADs to work legally in the US may face financial hardship if their authorization expires before USCIS completes processing their renewal application. This includes temporary visa holders, lawful permanent residents, and spouses of H-1B visa holders.
Experts warn that employers will also be affected by this rule change. "For employees caught in the green card backlog who are renewing their employment authorization documents, there is an increased chance that they will have to go off payroll," said Lynden Melmed of BAL. "Often these individuals have been in the US for over a decade and have repeatedly renewed their employment documents."
The introduction of this rule is being criticized by attorneys as an example of the Trump administration's efforts to restrict access to work opportunities for foreign-born workers. "This IFR amends DHS regulations to end the practice of automatically extending the validity of employment authorization documents (Forms I-766 or EADs) for aliens who have timely filed an application to renew their EAD in certain employment authorization categories," according to the new rule's summary.
One attorney, Jon Wasden, questions the justification behind this rule change, arguing that it is simply a ploy to delay processing times and create more problems for workers. "This is not about security; it's about creating inefficiency as national security," he said.
The impact of this rule on the economy and workforce is already being felt. Employers are likely to face disruptions in their operations, while individuals may struggle to find alternative employment or maintain their livelihoods. As one expert noted, "Unless USCIS can make dramatic improvements in the amount of time it takes to process a renewal application, this is going to cause real problems for both employers and families."
The Trump administration's move has sparked criticism and concern among business groups and immigration advocates. It remains to be seen whether this rule will be challenged in court or if any modifications are made to address concerns about its impact on workers and the economy.
The US government has introduced a new rule that aims to enhance national security by ending automatic extensions of work authorization documents (EADs) for non-citizens. However, attorneys are warning of the potential devastating impact on employers and workers, particularly those in temporary visa categories.
Under the Trump administration's interim final rule, set to take effect on October 30, EADs will no longer be automatically renewed for a period of up to 540 days after they expire. This move is expected to cause significant delays in processing renewals, which can take anywhere from six months to over nine months.
As a result, many individuals who rely on EADs to work legally in the US may face financial hardship if their authorization expires before USCIS completes processing their renewal application. This includes temporary visa holders, lawful permanent residents, and spouses of H-1B visa holders.
Experts warn that employers will also be affected by this rule change. "For employees caught in the green card backlog who are renewing their employment authorization documents, there is an increased chance that they will have to go off payroll," said Lynden Melmed of BAL. "Often these individuals have been in the US for over a decade and have repeatedly renewed their employment documents."
The introduction of this rule is being criticized by attorneys as an example of the Trump administration's efforts to restrict access to work opportunities for foreign-born workers. "This IFR amends DHS regulations to end the practice of automatically extending the validity of employment authorization documents (Forms I-766 or EADs) for aliens who have timely filed an application to renew their EAD in certain employment authorization categories," according to the new rule's summary.
One attorney, Jon Wasden, questions the justification behind this rule change, arguing that it is simply a ploy to delay processing times and create more problems for workers. "This is not about security; it's about creating inefficiency as national security," he said.
The impact of this rule on the economy and workforce is already being felt. Employers are likely to face disruptions in their operations, while individuals may struggle to find alternative employment or maintain their livelihoods. As one expert noted, "Unless USCIS can make dramatic improvements in the amount of time it takes to process a renewal application, this is going to cause real problems for both employers and families."
The Trump administration's move has sparked criticism and concern among business groups and immigration advocates. It remains to be seen whether this rule will be challenged in court or if any modifications are made to address concerns about its impact on workers and the economy.
. I mean, I get what they're trying to do with national security, but come on... how's that gonna affect all these people who've been living here for years? 
It's not just about the workers, either - employers are gonna be really affected too, especially if they have employees with temporary visas. That's some extra hassle and stress for them, right? 
But you know what the bright side is? This could actually lead to some innovation and creativity in terms of how people navigate these changes 
... maybe we'll see some new solutions come out of this? 
they'll just be out of luck if uscis takes too long to process their renewal apps. it's not like it's a huge security risk or anything, so why do we need to make it so complicated? and what's with the "it's about creating inefficiency" excuse? it sounds like a bunch of bureaucratic doublespeak to me 
. It's gonna be hard for them to find new jobs or maintain their livelihoods 
. And employers are gonna get hit too, 'cause they'll have to deal with all these workers going off payroll 
. I mean, these aren't just any employees we're talking about - we're talking about people who have been working for years, paying taxes, and contributing to the economy without even having a green card. It's like, what's the value of their work if they can't just keep doing it because of some arbitrary rule?
can u imagine? employers will also get hit hard 
with delays in processing renewals, which means some ppl might even get sent home 
this rule change is all about creating more problems than it solves 
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. And what about all the spouses who rely on their partner's work authorization? It's not just about the individual; it's about entire families 
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. This rule change feels like a Band-Aid solution at best 
. We need to make sure that our immigration system is fair and functional for everyone, not just those in power 
. In the meantime, let's keep talking about this issue and finding solutions that benefit everyone 
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. What's really concerning me is that this rule seems more about creating chaos than actual security concerns 
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