H-1B dependent spouses can’t get jobs in US? Big blow for immigrants as DHS mulls work permit rollback
The DHS plans to potentially eliminate employment authorization for certain H-4 visa holders.
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is considering a proposal that would strip certain spouses of H-1B workers in the United States of their employment authorization, a move that could significantly impact immigrants. This proposal, listed under the federal regulatory agenda as "Removing H-4 Dependent Spouses From the Classes of Noncitizens Eligible for Employment Authorization," aims to eliminate eligibility for Employment Authorization Documents (EAD) for some H-4 visa holders.
The H-4 EAD rule, introduced in 2015, allowed qualifying spouses of H-1B workers to work in the US without being tied to a specific employer. The proposal comes after a similar effort was made during the Trump administration, although that plan was eventually withdrawn. Currently, the proposal is in the early stages and would need to go through the federal rulemaking process before any changes could take effect. Until then, H-4 EAD holders would continue to be recognized by USCIS.
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