USCIS Final Rule on Employment Authorization for Certain H-4 Dependent Spouses

USCIS 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. Final rule is effective 5/26/15. (80 FR 10284, 2/25/15)

DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

8 CFR Parts 214 and 274a

[CIS No. 2501-10; DHS Docket No. USCIS-2010-0017]

RIN 1615-AB92

Employment Authorization for Certain H-4 Dependent Spouses

AGENCY: U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, Department of Homeland Security.

ACTION: Final rule.

Related Resources

• Advance Copy of DHS Final Rule
• USCIS Announces Eligibility for Employment Authorization for Certain H-4 Dependents Starting 5/26/15