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.
INA§ 204(l): A Safety Net For H-4, And Other Categories, When The Principal Beneficiary Dies
If the H-1B holder has a pending or approved I-140 and passes away, INA § 204(l) provides a safety net to the H-4 derivative beneficiaries.
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.
Work Permits Lawsuit for Foreign Workers’ Spouses Settled
A lawsuit filed by a group of visa holders has been settled for work permits delay by USCIS, giving L-2 and H-4 visa holders automatic work permits.