H1B Spouse Can Work in the US Again

Are you a H-4 Visa holder? Great news! President Biden has withdrawn the rule rescinding work permit for H-4 visa holders (H-1B spouses) the first week of his inauguration. 

H1B Spouse Can Work in the US Again

What is H-4 Visa?

H-4 is a visa type issued by USCIS to immediate family members of the H-1B visa holders (a popular work visa for aliens/foreigners). Most H-4 visa holders are Indian IT professionals.

Biden Withdraws Trump's H-4 Visa Rule

The work authorization for H-4 visa holders started from Obama-era. Obama issued a rule to give employment authorization cards to the spouses of Indian professionals on H-1B visas. Most H-4 visa holders are in the process of seeking employment-based lawful permanent resident status in the US. 

In 2017, the Trump administration rescinded the H-4 visa work authorization rule, and now President Biden withdraws the rule once again to allow H-4 visa holders to work in the US. 

"This rule is an important step towards rectifying gender disparities in our immigration system, as over 95% of H-4 visa holders who have secured work authorizations are women." - According to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS)

Congratulations to those who can now benefit from the work authorization rule! I am sure there will be more revamping coming pretty soon. So keep your eyes peeled and check back often!

Read more news updates here: USCIS News Updates - January 2021