In a potential policy shift, the US Department of Homeland Security has suggested ending H-4 EAD eligibility for spouses, significantly affecting many Indian families enduring extended green card delays. While individuals with existing H-4 EADs will maintain their work authorization for now, this proposal necessitates an extensive federal rulemaking timeline and public commentary. As such, any final outcome might be delayed for months and could meet with legal opposition.

The DHS plans to potentially eliminate employment authorization for certain H-4 visa holders.

The Department of Homeland Security has come up with a proposal to remove certain H-4 dependent spouses of H-1B visa holders from employment authorization. Not much is known about…