US May Stop Spouses Of H1-B Visa Holders From Working

A rule introduced in the era of the Obama Administration allowed the spouses of the H1-B Visa holders to work jobs in the United States of America. However, in light of the change of regime, this rule is probably going to change now. The Trump Administration is now considering revoking the rule that extends the authorization to work in the United States of America of the H1-B Visa holders to the spouses of those personnel working in the United States of America. This move could affect thousands of workers and their families that enjoy the benefits of working under the rule.

The change is being made in accordance to Trump’s order of “Buy American, Hire American”, issued earlier this year. “DHS is proposing to remove from its regulations certain H-4 spouses of H-1B non-immigrants as a class of aliens eligible for employment authorization,” said the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in a latest regulation. According to CNN, while changing the rule wouldn’t prevent spouses of H-1B holders from pursuing other avenues for work authorization, it could deter a number of high- skilled immigrants from staying in the US if their spouses can’t easily find work.