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Context
Several Democratic lawmakers oppose plan to scrap work permits for spouses of H-1B visa holders
What has happened?
The move by the Donald Trump administration to end work permits for spouses of H-1B visa holders is a regressive measure that would also adversely impact the American economy, according to several Democratic lawmakers
Background
These lawmakers were speaking at an event hosted by the U.S.-India Friendship Council, an organisation led by prominent Indian American businessman Swadesh Chatterjee
Gender discrimination
Lawmakers also underscored the gender discriminatory impact of the move as most of the beneficiaries of the current rule that was enacted in 2015 are women
H-4 is the category of visas allotted for spouses of H-1B visa holders.
