ForumIAS announcing GS Foundation Program for UPSC CSE 2025-26 from 10th August. Click Here for more information.
U.S. to end work permits for H-1B spouses
Context
Change in H1B rules
What has happened?
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is considering changes in the rules that allowed a certain category of H-4 visa holders — spouses of H-1B visa holders — to obtain Employment Authorisation Documents (EAD)
Impact
- Close to 1 lakh Indian women will be affected if the above proposal comes into effect