U.S. to end work permits for H-1B spouses

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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
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