work authorization

The Much Anticipated H-4 EAD Unveiled

The Department of Homeland Security has finally announced that effective May 26, 2015, spouses of H-1B non-immigrants on H-4 visas can apply for employment eligibility. The news is welcome relief for thousands of spouses on H-4 visas who have been lawfully present in the U.S. but unable to work legally. The rule change would allow H-4 spouses to apply for employment authorization if their H-1B spouse is a beneficiary of an approved...