Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 06:33pm on 31 Aug 2026,Monday India Global
The US government has proposed ending work permits for some H-4 visa holders, who are spouses of H-1B workers. The move could affect thousands of families, especially Indians. The proposal would reverse a 2015 rule that allowed eligible H-4 spouses to work with an Employment Authorisation Document. Between 2014 and 2017, about 93% of approved H-4 work permits went to Indian nationals. The proposal is not yet a final rule. DHS must first publish it, allow public comments and issue a final decision. Until then, valid H-4 EAD holders can continue working under current rules.
