Temporary respite to Indians in America! US court retains work permits for H-1B visa holders' spouses

Temporary respite to Indians in America! US court retains work permits for H-1B visa holders' spouses

A US court has refused to reverse, for now, a 2015 rule issued by former (US) President Barack Obama that permits spouses of H-1B visa holders to work in America

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The H-1B visa is a non-immigrant visa that allows the US companies to employ foreign workers in specialty occupationsThe H-1B visa is a non-immigrant visa that allows the US companies to employ foreign workers in specialty occupations
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  • Nov 10, 2019,
  • Updated Nov 11, 2019 12:47 PM IST

In a temporary respite to Indians living in America, the proposed work ban on spouses and relatives of H-1B visa holders will not be enforced for the time being.

A US court has refused to reverse, for now, a 2015 rule issued by former (US) President Barack Obama that permits spouses of H-1B visa holders to work in America.

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The H-1B visa is a non-immigrant visa that allows the US companies to employ foreign workers in specialty occupations.

A 2015 rule issued by the Donald Trump's predecessor Barack Obama allowed work permits for certain categories of H-4 visa holders (dependent family members - spouse and children - of the H1-B visa holders), who otherwise could not be employed while H-1B visa holders seek permanent resident status.

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(With PTI inputs)

In a temporary respite to Indians living in America, the proposed work ban on spouses and relatives of H-1B visa holders will not be enforced for the time being.

A US court has refused to reverse, for now, a 2015 rule issued by former (US) President Barack Obama that permits spouses of H-1B visa holders to work in America.

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The H-1B visa is a non-immigrant visa that allows the US companies to employ foreign workers in specialty occupations.

A 2015 rule issued by the Donald Trump's predecessor Barack Obama allowed work permits for certain categories of H-4 visa holders (dependent family members - spouse and children - of the H1-B visa holders), who otherwise could not be employed while H-1B visa holders seek permanent resident status.

Also Read:

(With PTI inputs)

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