US ends auto-extension of work permits, to impact over 1 lakh Indians
The US has finalized a rule ending automatic extensions of employment authorization documents for foreign nationals, effective immediately. This change could adversely impact over 100,000 Indian spouses of H-1B visa holders, primarily women, who are already facing green card backlogs. The Department of Homeland Security's decision signals a potential long-term removal of H-4 spouses from employment eligibility.