Trump Administration Moves to End Work Authorization for H-4 Spouses of H-1B Visa Holders

The Trump administration is moving to restrict work authorization for certain H-4 spouses of H-1B visa holders, potentially barring them from legally working in the US. This comes as part of an ongoing visa barrage that includes a $103K visa fee, paused visas, and a proposal to remove the 60-day grace period after losing employment. The Department of Homeland Security has revived a plan to eliminate employment authorization for certain spouses of H-1B workers who are in the US on H-4 dependent visas. This move is part of a broader effort to reshape the H-1B program, which critics argue is used to import cheaper labor while American workers compete for the same jobs.