Renewing a Work Permit in 2026: No Automatic Extension, Shorter Cards, and How to Avoid a Gap
For years, filing an EAD renewal on time meant you could keep working while USCIS decided it. For most categories, that ended with renewals filed on or after October 30, 2025, and many new cards now last only 18 months. Here is how the rules work now and how to keep a gap from costing you your job.
