DHS Plan Could Strip Work Permits From Nearly 1 Million Migrants
Summary
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has proposed new rules to limit work permits for certain immigrants in the U.S. The proposal would make it harder to get work authorization, shorten how long permits last, and require stricter background checks.Key Facts
- The new DHS proposal targets work permits called Employment Authorization Documents (EADs).
- It especially affects people with humanitarian parole, non-DACA deferred status, and those facing deportation.
- In 2024, nearly 1 million EAD applications were processed in the affected categories.
- The proposal would require proof of economic need and tougher background checks for work permits.
- Most work permits would be limited to one-year terms and would need renewal through employers using the federal E-Verify system, which checks legal work status.
- Immigrants with final removal orders would mostly lose work authorization unless deportation is impossible.
- Criminal history, gang ties, or terrorist links would usually disqualify applicants unless there is a strong public interest.
- The rule is not yet final and is open for public comment for 60 days before being implemented.
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