The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has informed the US District Court in District of Columbia that all work permits under H4 visa would be canceled in the next three months.
DHS informed that they
are “making a solid and swift progress in proposing to remove from its regulations on certain H-4 spouses of H-1B non-immigrants as a class of aliens eligible for employment authorisation”.
are “making a solid and swift progress in proposing to remove from its regulations on certain H-4 spouses of H-1B non-immigrants as a class of aliens eligible for employment authorisation”.
Ex-President Barrack Obama had introduced the concept of H-4 visa, which is a work permit granted to the spouses and children of H-1B visa holders.
Last year, around 64,000 Indians were granted work permits under H-4 visa, so that they too can work alongside primary H-1B visa holder, and support their families.
Now, once work permits under H-4 visa is canceled, then this will mean that spouses and kids of H-1B won’t be able to work in the US.
For many, this will mean the end of the American dream, as they will be forced to return to India.
93% of all H-4 visa approved last year were of Indians, while 5% were of Chinese. Around 1,00,000 Indian families are expected to be directly impacted.
As per the filings made by DHS, the proposal to cancel H-4 visas will be submitted to Office of Management of Budget (OMB), White House in the next 3 months.
And once it reaches the White House, it will be promptly approved by President Trump.
Note :- Work permits issued under H-4 Visa is facing a ban in next 90 days.
