USCIS ends automatic 540-day work permit extension

USCIS ended the automatic 540-day work permit extension, first reported by The American Bazaar.

IndiaWest reported that H-1B workers face tougher visa extension reviews.

NRI Pulse, MyIndMakers, and Hindustan Times reported that ending the extension puts H-1B spouses at risk of job disruptions.

MyIndMakers reported that the change also puts asylum seekers at risk.

For H-1B spouses and asylum seekers, this change removes the automatic work permit extension and increases the risk of job disruptions.