US Scraps Automatic Work Permit Extensions, Raising Concerns for Indian H-1B Visa Holders
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US scraps automatic work permit extensions, raising concerns for Indian H-1B visa holders
In a recent development, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has officially finalised a rule that puts an end to automatic work authorisation extensions for certain immigrants living in the US. This alteration stands to impact foreign nationals, especially those holding H-4 visas, who could encounter delays in their employment.
US Department of Homeland Security removes 540-day grace period for immigrants after their work authorisation expires; here's what the new rules say
The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has moved to permanently end a policy that allowed many immigrants to continue working for up to 540 days
The Trump administration has dealt another blow to foreign immigrants. The United States has suspended the automatic extension of Employment Authorization Documents (EADs) for some immigrants who are awaiting approval of their work permit renewal applications.
H-4 EAD Update: USCIS Ends Automatic Work Permit Extensions
The USCIS has officially removed the 540-day automatic extension granted to H-4 visa holders with employment authorisation. The rule allowed immigrants to continue working for up to 540 days while the USCIS processed their renewal filings. However, under this new rule, that is no longer the case. The automatic extension granted will no longer apply […]
H-1B Spouse Work Permit Renewal Delays- I the workers rights
H-1B families are in a bind due to sweeping changes in US work permit rules. The 540-day automatic extension for workers with pending employment authorisation document renewals is no more. It is indeed a very big risk for H-4 visa-holders (generally the spouses of H-1B visa holders), as they are not able to continue working...
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