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US Plan to End H-1B Spousal Employment Authorization
The Times of India1h
THE BRIEF
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A new US government plan aims to end employment authorization for certain spouses of H-1B visa holders, potentially impacting over 600,000 jobs.
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The proposed policy change is expected to take effect within the next 2 to 4 weeks, according to reports regarding the H-4 visa program.
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Immigration experts have advised H-4 visa holders to remain calm while the administration moves forward with the plan to restrict work permits for spouses.