US Ends Automatic Extension of Work Permits for Foreign Workers

By A Staff Reporter

Washington | In a major policy shift, the United States has announced the end of automatic extensions for work permits held by foreign nationals, a move expected to impact a large number of Indian immigrants and skilled workers currently employed in the country.

The decision comes just weeks after US authorities increased H-1B visa fees to USD 100,000, marking another significant change in America’s immigration and employment policy landscape. The combined effect of these measures is likely to increase uncertainty for foreign workers — particularly from India — who form a large portion of the US tech and service industry workforce.