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ICYMI: USCIS Issues Policy Guidance on Employment Authorization for Certain H-4, E, and L Nonimmigrant Dependent Spouses
11/12/21
AILA Doc. No. 21111206.
Business Immigration, E Treaty Categories, H-1B & H-1B1 Specialty Occupation, L-1 Intracompany Transferee
USCIS issued policy guidance to address automatic extension of employment authorization for certain H-4, E, and L nonimmigrant dependent spouses. USCIS is updating its interpretation and implementation of 8 CFR 274a.13(d) to provide that certain H-4, E, or L dependent spouses will qualify for the automatic extension provided under this regulatory provision if certain conditions are met. Guidance is effective 11/12/21. Comments are due by 12/13/21.
USCIS is also rescinding the 2002 Legacy Immigration and Naturalization Service memorandum entitled, “Guidance on Employment Authorization for E and L Nonimmigrant Spouses, and for Determinations on the Requisite Employment Abroad for L Blanket Petition” (2002 INS memorandum)
Cite as AILA Doc. No. 21111206.
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- INS Issues Guidance on Spousal Employment and 6-Month Blanket L (February 22, 2002)