Spouses of H-1B Visa Holders Can Work in the United States, Rules Judge
A federal judge upheld an Obama-era policy that granted employment authorization for spouses of H-1B visa holders. The judge found that the policy allowing spouses of H-1B visa holders to be eligible for an H-4 visa and work permits is valid, denying the argument of a tech worker association.
Foreign Spouses’ Work Authorization Opportunity
A study from the National Foundation for American Policy, a nonpartisan research group, found the U.S. would greatly benefit by expanding work authorization for spouses of H-1B visa holders. The study found that H-1B holders’ spouses typically are also highly educated and skilled. This could greatly benefit the U.S. in terms of accessing an existing source of skilled workers.