The United States government is moving to strip H-1B visa holders' spouses of their work permits, a policy change expected to disproportionately affect Indian families.
The proposed plan aims to eliminate the H-4 EAD (Employment Authorization Document), which currently allows thousands of spouses to work legally while residing in the US.
Indian tech workers are bracing for the potential loss of dual-income stability, with many now considering relocation to Canada or returning to India due to the tightening visa environment.