If you are holding H-4 dependent status and need employment authorization to work or to apply for a social security number, do not wait any longer and submit the application now!
As reported before, the Trump Administration intends to cancel H-4 visa holders' EADs and has already started rule making process to do that. "Removing H-4 Dependent Spouses from the Class of Aliens Eligible for Employment Authorization," was sent to the Office of Management and Budget for review. After review, the rule will be published in the Federal Register for public comments. Within a few months, it could become effective.
Here is the absract of the rule -
On February 25, 2015, DHS published a final rule extending eligibility for employment authorization to certain H-4 dependent spouses of H-1B nonimmigrants who are seeking employment-based lawful permanent resident (LPR) status. DHS is publishing this notice of proposed rulemaking to amend that 2015 final rule. DHS is proposing to remove from its regulations certain H-4 spouses of H-1B nonimmigrants as a class of aliens eligible for employment authorization.
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