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Work Authorization
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Immigration
DHS Extends Eligibility for Employment Authorization to Certain H-4 Dependent Spouses of H-1B Nonimmigrants
Robert S. Groban, Jr. and the Immigration Law Group of Epstein Becker Green recently issued an alert that will be of interest to healthcare employers. On February 24, 2015, the Department of Homeland Security…
Workforce Bulletin
DHS Extends Eligibility for Employment Authorization to Certain H-4 Dependent Spouses of H-1B Nonimmigrants
By Epstein Becker Green, Epstein Becker & Green, P.C.
Robert S. Groban, Jr. and the Immigration Law Group of Epstein Becker Green recently issued an alert that will be of interest to hospitality employers. On February 24, 2015, the Department of Homeland Security…
Immigration View
H-4 EAD Applications Accepted Beginning May 26, 2015: Are you that “certain spouse”?
Are you that “certain someone”? That “certain spouse” of an H-1B worker who will be eligible for H-4 work authorization? Not sure? Here’s the scoop. At long last, on Wednesday,…
Employer Law Report
Employment authorization for H-4 dependent spouses of H-1B employees
On February 24, 2015, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced that certain H-4 dependent spouses of H-1B nonimmigrant workers pursuing…
Employment Law Worldview
Spouses of Certain H-1B Visa Holders Soon to Join the Ranks of the Lawfully Employable
After a four year delay, the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has finally published a final rule extending eligibility for employment authorization to certain H-4 dependent spouses of H-1B…
Labor & Employment Law Blog
USCIS Announces Work Permits for Qualifying Spouses of H-1B Employees
By Greg Berk
U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services (USCIS) announced on February 24 that certain qualifying spouses of H-1B workers will be allowed to apply for a work permit beginning on May 26,…
ImmigrationProf Blog
Regs Out to End the “Curse” of the H4
In May 2014, the Obama Administration announced a plan to allow spouses of H1-B holders to work while living in the US. We've been watching the Obama administration's progress towards…
Immigration Blog
Spouses of Certain H-1B Employees May Apply for Work Authorization Beginning May 26
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced that certain H-4 dependent spouses of H-1B workers will be able to apply for employment authorization starting May 26, 2015. The USCIS…
Inside Business Immigration
Work Authorization for (Some, But Not All) H-4 Visa Holders
On Feb. 24, 2015 the Department of Homeland Security issued a final rule providing for employment authorization for certain H-4 dependent spouses. This is one of the most significant changes…
Business Immigration Insights
USCIS Announces that Certain Spouses in H-4 Status May Apply for Employment Authorization
USCIS announced today that a new regulation permitting certain spouses of H-1B nonimmigrant workers will go into effect on May 26, 2015.